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PubMed2006

[Acupuncture combined with massage for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome].

OBJECTIVE: To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with massage on irritable bowel syndrome. METHODS: Ninety-three cases of irritable bowel syndrome were randomly divided into three groups: group of acupuncture combined with massage (group A), simple acupuncture control group (group B), simple massage control group (group C), 31 cases in each group. Their therapeutic effects were compared. RESULTS: The cured rate and the effective rate in the group A were significantly higher than those in both group B and group C (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Acupuncture combined with massage therapy shows a better therapeutic effect on irritable bowel syndrome, and they should be jointly used in clinical treatment.

Acupuncture Therapy↗
PubMed1991

[Cardiac arrest during anesthesia--a case of effective open chest massage].

A 58-year-old man suffering from esophageal cancer was scheduled for radical resection and reconstruction of the esophagus. Immediately after the start of the operation, with the patient under general anesthesia, cardiac arrest occurred. The operation was immediately discontinued and closed chest heart massage was started. As the patient did not respond, open chest massage was initiated. Cardiac arrest can be caused by any one of a number of factors. This case was suspected to have had a coronary artery spasm. It took a total of 100 minutes to resuscitate the patient. But resuscitation was successful without any resulting neurological damage. This was attributed to appropriate open chest massage. If a case of cardiac arrest due to any coronary artery disease does not respond to the usual cardiopulmonary resuscitation, we should consider open chest massage.

Anesthesia, General↗
PubMed1990

[Influence of finger pressing massage on cAMP and cGMP in the cerebrospinal fluid in prolapsed intervertebral disc].

This paper used RIA method to observe 11 cases of prolapsed intervertebral disc patients, detect the change of cAMP and cGMP in the cerebrospinal fluid before and after finger pressing massage in acupuncture point Weizhong and Chengshan in order to discuss the mechanism of analgesia of finger pressing massage. The results showed that the pain was relieved after finger pressing massage. cAMP of the cerebrospinal fluid increased from 0.51 +/- 0.19 to 0.63 +/- 0.13 pm/ml, in average 32% higher than that before the therapy (P less than 0.05). Since cGMP decreased from 30.52 +/- 26.42 to 23.20 +/- 16.91 pm/ml, it showed that the mechanism of analgesia of finger pressing massage might be due to the fact that the therapy excited selectively endogenous analgesia system, caused the increase of endorphin releasing, and was accompanied by the regulation of cAMP and cGMP.

Acupuncture Points↗
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The use of massage in restoring cardiac rhythm.

There is a growing body of research that connects heart rate and massage. These variously associate massage with reduced cardiac rate, lowered blood pressure, decreased anxiety and increases in relaxation and a sense of well-being. Dunbar and Redick looked specifically at back massage following myocardial infarction and Weiss reports a correlation between touch and heart rate during tracheal suctioning. This paper describes how massage was used to restore cardiac rhythm from a state of atrial fibrillation in one patient.

Atrial Fibrillation↗
PubMed1993

[Connective tissue massage].

Connective tissue massage deals with the skin and the subcutaneous tissue. It focuses on definite regions of the body, assigned in segmental order to inner organ systems and structures of the locomotor system (spinal cord, joints, muscles). In case of acute disease, oedematous swelling of a generally soft tissue consistency can be observed in circumscribed areas. Persisting symptoms may result in induration of such tissues, associated with reduced rheology and epicritic pain if manipulated mechanically. Eventually, chronic conditions may progress to atrophy. The name "connective tissue massage" is based on the concept that corresponding physiological events take place in connective tissue structures and the segmentally associated organ. With regard to the pathophysiology of such zones, mechanisms which are comparable to sympathetic reflex dystrophy are discussed at present. Analysis of such changes has contributed to general diagnosis. Connective tissue massage is considered to be an important element of physiotherapy. The clinical data on the efficacy of connective tissue massage are reviewed.

Chronic Disease↗
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[Massage devices].

The Akustmash Research Production Association has developed and manufactured novel original massage complexes. The pseudoboiling effect of lots of balls that chaotically and intensively move under the elastic membrane has been first used in the world. This massage is given the name massage via elastic pseudoboiling layer (EPL). Four models of massage complexes are outlined in the paper.

Humans↗
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Expanding the nursing repertoire: the effect of massage on post-operative pain.

An equivalent groups design with a treatment group of 19 patients and a control group of 20 patients was used to investigate the impact of massage therapy on patients' perceptions of post-operative pain. Data were analysed using analysis of covariance repeated measures (within subjects) design. Controlling for age, the results indicated that massage produced a significant reduction in patients' perceptions of pain over a 24 hour period. A linear positive relationship emerged between patients' age and the duration of the massage. The study indicates that further investigation of the potential for massage to reduce pain is warranted.

Adult↗
PubMed1998

[Hepatic lesions after effective external cardiac massage--an iatrogenic complication not to be overlooked].

After external cardiac massage, 3-8% of patients present potentially dangerous liver lacerations. Here we discuss the case of a patient who presented a major haemodynamic instability following external cardiac massage and thrombolytic therapy. Falsely attributed to a cardiac complication, this was actually consecutive to a hepatic haemorrhage originating from liver lacerations caused by the cardiac massage. Haemodynamic stability was obtained by reestablishing blood volume and coagulation factors. Following this the patient evolved favorably. We discuss the importance of evoking the possible existence of abdominal lacerations after external cardiac massage and the therapeutic attitude which must be adopted towards these, particularly in the light of thrombolytic therapy used in interventional cardiology and its effect on these complications.

Contusions↗
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[The effect of massage on the neuromuscular apparatus and blood coagulating system of patients with chronic salpingo-oophoritis].

74 patients with chronic salpingo-oophoritis (CS) in remission were assessed as to effects of classic massage of the uterine and epoöphoronic reflexogenic zones on clinical pattern of the disease, bioelectric activity of the abdominal muscles, spine and pelvis, blood coagulation. The combined massage produced a more potent effect on electric activity of the above muscles and blood coagulation than massage on a single area. It is better to start massage from the abdomen and continue in the lumbosacral area.

Abdomen↗
PubMed2005

Comparison of electroejaculation and transrectal massage for semen collection in range and yearling feedlot beef bulls.

Two experiments were conducted to compare electroejaculation (EE) and transrectal massage (RM) of the ampullary region for semen collection from beef bulls, and to determine the effect of semen collection method on semen traits. In experiment 1, semen was collected either by EE or RM randomly assigned on an alternate basis in 137 range beef bulls unaccustomed to being handled. The maximum time allowed for RM was 4 min and if no semen was obtained, EE was used. In experiment 2, semen was collected from 39 yearling feedlot beef bulls that were accustomed to being handled, by RM followed immediately by EE. The maximum time allowed for semen collection by both methods was 4 min. In both experiments, sperm concentration, percent of progressively motile sperm, percent of sperm staining alive, and sperm morphology were determined. In experiment 1, RM resulted in fewer (P<0.001) successful semen collections and fewer bulls with penile protrusion than EE (80.9% versus 100% and 54.4% versus 91.5%, respectively). The success of RM was not influenced by bull age or breed, or by the veterinarian performing the massage. Transrectal massage required more time (30s, P<0.001) for obtaining a semen sample and resulted in samples with lower sperm concentration (P<0.001), percent motile sperm (P<0.05) and percent live sperm (P<0.001) when compared to EE. In experiment 2, EE and RM were equally effective for obtaining a semen sample (97.4 and 94.9%, respectively), but the proportion of bulls exhibiting penile protrusion during semen collection was lower (P<0.0001) with RM compared to EE. Percent of sperm staining alive was also lower (P<0.01) in samples collected by RM. Sperm morphology (normal sperm, head defects, midpiece defects, proximal cytoplasmic droplets, and detached sperm heads) did not differ between samples collected by EE and RM. In conclusion, semen could be collected by transrectal massage from approximately 80% of range beef bulls and from 95% of yearling beef bulls accustomed to handling. Sperm morphology was not affected by the method of semen collection, but percent of motile sperm and live sperm were lower in samples collected by RM. A reduced ability to stimulate penile protrusion with RM precluded examination of the penis in a large proportion of bulls.

Animals↗
PubMed1999

Use of prostatic massage in combination with antibiotics in the treatment of chronic prostatitis.

Chronic prostatitis is often refractory to antibiotics, however biopsy and molecular data indicate persistent symptoms may be due to occult infection. Combining antibiotic therapy with regular prostatic massage has been suggested as an effective therapy for some of these men. From November 1996 to December 1998, 73 men with chronic pelvic pain syndromes were treated with antibiotics and prostatic massage. Antibiotic selection was based on culture and sensitivity of prostatic fluid or empirically if cultures were negative. Prostatic massage was done 1 to 3 times per week and fluid examined for WBCs and cultured for bacteria. The average age of the group was 43.5 y (range 23-72) and average duration of symptoms 6.7 y (median 3 y, range 3 months-30 y). Prostatic cultures were negative in 19, grew uropathogens in 2, and Gram positive bacteria in 52 patients. Overall 29 patients (40%) had complete resolution of symptoms, 14 (19%) had complete resolution followed by a recurrence, 15 (21%) had some improvement and 15 (21%) had no improvement. All positive cultures were sterilized during treatment. Combination prostatic massage and culture specific antibiotics can be an effective treatment in a proportion of men with long standing refractory chronic prostatitis.

Journal Article↗
PubMed2003

Acupoints massage in improving the quality of sleep and quality of life in patients with end-stage renal disease.

BACKGROUND: Traditional Chinese acupressure is a noninvasive technique that employs pressure and massage to acupoints in order to stimulate the balance of life energy that promotes health and comfort. Sleep disturbance is common in patients with end-stage renal disease but no intervention studies have addressed this problem. Aim. The purpose of the present study was to test the effectiveness of acupoints massage for patients with end-stage renal disease and experiencing sleep disturbances and diminished quality of life. METHODS: The study was a randomized control trial. A total of 98 end-stage renal disease patients with sleep disturbances were randomly assigned into an acupressure group, a sham acupressure group, and a control group. Acupressure and sham acupressure group patients received acupoints or no acupoints massage three times a week during haemodialysis treatment for a total of 4 weeks. The measures included the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Sleep Log, and the Medical Outcome Study - Short Form 36. FINDINGS: The results indicated significant differences between the acupressure group and the control group in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index subscale scores of subjective sleep quality, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep sufficiency, and global Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores. Sleep log data revealed that the acupressure group significantly decreased wake time and experienced an improved quality of sleep at night over the control group. Medical Outcome Study - Short Form 36 data also documented that acupressure group patients experienced significantly improved quality of life. CONCLUSION: This study supports the effectiveness of acupoints massage in improving the quality of sleep and life quality of end-stage renal disease patients, and offers a noninvasive therapy for sleep-disturbed patients.

Acupressure↗
PubMed1990

Vibratory massage and short-term recovery from muscular fatigue.

Percussive vibratory massage has long been purported to offset the negative effects of muscular exercise. The purpose of this experiment was to determine the effect of this type of massage on recovery from repeated submaximal contractions. Twelve male subjects performed repeated, static contractions of the quadriceps at 70% maximal voluntary contraction (MVC), with periodic MVCs performed after every fourth one. This pattern continued until the subject could no longer produce the required 70% (Tlim). The entire procedure was repeated three times with rest periods between each series. The rate of fatigue (ROF) was calculated from a regression line fit to the decline of the periodic MVCs. We studied the ROF during static exercise alone, as well as during static exercise following cycling for 30 min at 75% VO2max. In the control conditions, the subjects rested for 5 min between each of the three series of contractions. In the experimental conditions the subjects received 4 min of percussive vibratory massage and 1 min of rest. The results showed that there was no significant difference in ROF in either static or following dynamic exercise between the control and vibrated conditions. Although ROF was the same in all experimental conditions. Tlim occurred sooner following dynamic exercise because the initial MVC was significantly lower than static (p less than .008). We have therefore concluded that short-term recovery from intense muscular activity is not augmented by percussive vibratory massage.

Adult↗
PubMed2001

Anorexia nervosa symptoms are reduced by massage therapy.

Nineteen women (M age = 26) diagnosed with anorexia nervosa were given standard treatment alone or standard treatment plus massage therapy twice per week for five weeks. The massage group reported lower stress and anxiety levels and had lower cortisol (stress) hormone levels following massage. Over the five-week treatment period, they also reported decreases in body dissatisfaction on the Eating Disorder Inventory and showed increased dopamine and norepinephrine levels. These findings support a previous study on the benefits of massage therapy for eating disorders.

Journal Article↗
PubMed1980

Constant mild compression of the eye as an alternative to ocular massage.

Constant mild compression of the eye with a rubber ball for 30 minutes prior to cataract extraction seems to be an efficient alternative to preoperative ocular massage. The average preoperative intraocular pressure was 4.34 mm Hg compared to 8.36 with digital massage and 6.31 with digital massage and I.V. Mannitol. The incidence of vitreous loss was 0.88% compared to 5% with digital massage.

Bandages↗
PubMed1995

Warm underwater water-jet massage improves recovery from intense physical exercise.

The effects of warm underwater water-jet massage on neuromuscular functioning, selected biochemical parameters (serum creatine kinase, lactic dehydrogenase, serum carbonic anhydrase, myoglobin, urine urea and creatinine) and muscle soreness were studied among 14 junior track and field athletes. Each subject spent, in a randomized order, two identical training weeks engaged in five strength/power training sessions lasting 3 days. The training weeks differed from each other only in respect of underwater water-jet massage treatments. These were used three times (20 min each) during the treatment week and not used during the control week. During the treatment week continuous jumping power decreased and ground contact time increased significantly less (P < 0.05) and serum myoglobin increased more than during the control week. It is suggested that underwater water-jet massage in connection with intense strength/power training increases the release of proteins from muscle tissue into the blood and enhances the maintenance of neuro-muscular performance capacity.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2003

[Prostate massage with unwanted consequences. Case report].

We report a case in which a regular prostate massage (chronic prostatitis) turned into a life-threatening event. After the prostate massage, an enormous periprostatic hemorrhage developed. During hospitalization the patient developed an embolic insult to the lungs. To our knowledge no ther cases have been published. This report shows the potentially serious consequences, and we conclude that any pain after prostate massage needs further diagnostic steps (ultrasound, CT scan).

Chronic Disease↗
PubMed1994

Releases of oxytocin and prolactin during breast massage and suckling in puerperal women.

The responses of prolactin (PRL) and oxytocin (OT) to suckling and breast massage were examined in lactating women. The suckling group showed increase in frequency of pulsatile release of OT and increase of the plasma PRL level. In contrast, the breast massage group showed a significant, but not a pulsatile increase in the plasma OT level and no increase in the plasma PRL level. These findings suggest that suckling causes both milk production and milk ejection, while breast massage causes only ejection of milk already stored in acini, and that prolactin release is not related to increase of the oxytocin level itself, but to its pulsatile release.

Breast↗