Key indicators of repetitive overuse-induced neuromuscular inflammation and fibrosis are prevented by manual therapy in a rat model

Key indicators of repetitive overuse-induced neuromuscular inflammation and fibrosis are prevented by manual therapy in a rat model

Abstract Background We examined the effectiveness of a manual therapy consisting of forearm skin rolling, muscle mobilization, and upper extremity traction as a preventive treatment for rats performing an intensive lever-pulling task. We hypothesized that this treatment would reduce task-induced neu...

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Main Authors: Mary F. Barbe, Michele Y. Harris, Geneva E. Cruz, Mamta Amin, Nathan M. Billett, Jocelynne T. Dorotan, Emily P. Day, Seung Y. Kim, Geoffrey M. Bove
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Overuse injury
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders
Nerve
Muscle
Tendon
Massage therapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04270-0

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