The effectiveness of complex application of osteopathy and shock wave therapy in the rehabilitation treatment of myofascial pain syndrome
Denis S. Zuev , Elena V. Kostenko , Iulianna A. Petrova
Journal of Clinical Practice ›› 2019, Vol. 10 ›› Issue (2) : 36 -45.
The effectiveness of complex application of osteopathy and shock wave therapy in the rehabilitation treatment of myofascial pain syndrome
Background. Myofascial pain syndromes are the most frequent companions of acute and chronic lumbar pain, and the problem of eliminating pain syndrome should be considered in terms of developing an effective program for diagnosis, treatment, physical rehabilitation and its accessibility for all categories of the population.
Аim. To evaluate the effectiveness of complex application of osteopathy and shock wave therapy in the rehabilitation treatment of patients with MPS.
Materials and methods. 120 patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), mean age 49.65±0.89 years, mean disease duration 2.29±0.18 years were examined.
Results. With the combination of standard therapy, osteopathic treatments and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), the severity of pain on the scale of visual analogue scale (VAS) after 12 months of observation decreased by an average of 77.1%, in the group of standard therapy in combination with ostepathic treatment, 62.2%, in group of standard therapy and ESWT by 52.8% and in the group of standard therapy by 30.9%. According to the 12-month prospective follow-up, the maximum positive effect on the severity of MPS and emotional disorders was noted in the combination of standard therapy, osteopathic treatments and ESWT.
Conclusion. The combination of these methods of treatment can be considered as a method of choice in complex programs of rehabilitation treatment of patients with MPS.
osteopathy / shock wave therapy / restorative treatment / myofascial pain syndrome
Zuev D.S., Kostenko E.V., Petrova I.A.
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