Status:
COMPLETED
Massage on Pain Levels, Range of Motion, and Muscle Strength in Unilateral Lower Limb Amputees
Lead Sponsor:
Loma Linda University
Conditions:
Amputation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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.
Detailed Description
There are no other studies that address the effects of massage therapy as a treatment option for lower limb amputees suffering from lower back pain or the effects this has on muscle performance and/or...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
Exclusion
- 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
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 29 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 16 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
7 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03389334
Start Date
March 29 2018
End Date
June 16 2018
Last Update
September 25 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Loma Linda Universtiy
Loma Linda, California, United States, 92350