Massage on Pain Levels, Range of Motion, and Muscle Strength in Unilateral Lower Limb Amputees

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Conditions studied: Amputation

In brief

The purpose of this graduate research study is to explore the therapeutic benefits of Myofascial Release massage on lower limb amputees with pain levels, range of motion, and muscle strength.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03389334

Run by

Loma Linda University

People needed

7

Starts

2018-03-29

Expected to finish

2018-06-16

Last updated by the study team

2018-09-25

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Pain in the lower back region
• Trans-tibial, trans-femoral, knee disarticulation, or Symes amputees
• Unilateral lower limb amputation
• Subject willing to receive massage once a week over a 4 week span
• Subject must be willing to abstain from over-the-counter and prescription pain medication 24 hours before each treatment

You may not qualify if…

• Open wounds within the treatment area
• Bilateral lower limb amputees
• Pregnant subjects (self-reported)
• Lymphedema
• Amputation distal to ankle
• Subjects who currently receive regular massage treatments
• Subjects taking anticoagulant medication
• Subjects with allergies to coconut oil

Where it is running

• Loma Linda Universtiy — Loma Linda, California, United States

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