P02.190. Neural structural/functional and physiological correlates of massage therapy in response to physical stress
نویسندگان
چکیده
Purpose Massage therapy is very popular in the U.S. and rated by patients as helpful self-care modality. It is used for a variety of conditions: most commonly for chronic pain and musculoskeletal problems, but also to alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression. It has been reported that changes in regional cerebral blood flow measured by PET scanning when palm-pressure back massage was applied to subjects in prone position. However, the mechanism of massage therapy effect is not yet known. Therefore, we sought to examine the effects of massage on the acute stress response in healthy subjects using functional imaging and plasma catecholamines measurements.
منابع مشابه
P152: Functional and Structural Brain Changes across Childhood Traumatic Events
Although childhood is connected with high neuroplasticity changes, but because of the immaturity of the neural and cognitive systems, it is ready to grow developmental deviations and future susceptibility for neuropsychological disorders. Young children face cognitive, emotional, and linguistic limits that may lead them more vulnerable to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD prevalence d...
متن کاملIntegrative Evaluation of Automated Massage Combined with Thermotherapy: Physical, Physiological, and Psychological Viewpoints
Various types of massages are reported to relieve stress, pain, and anxiety which are beneficial for rehabilitation; however, more comprehensive studies are needed to understand the mechanism of massage therapy. In this study, we investigated the effect of massage therapy, alone or in combination with infrared heating, on 3 different aspects: physical, physiological, and psychological. Twenty-e...
متن کاملTreatment of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children and Future Challenges
Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are a common problem in children. These disorders in children are classified into the following categories according to the ROME III classification: Functional Dyspepsia, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Abdominal Migraines, Childhood Functional abdominal pain (FAP), Childhood functional abdominal pain syndrome and functional constipation. FGIDs are ...
متن کاملThe Effect of Massage Therapy on Functional Problems in Elderly Women with Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Clinical Trial
Introduction: Osteoarthritis is the most common articular disease and functional disorders is one of the symptoms. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of massage on knee functional problems in elderly women with osteoarthritis. Methods: The statistical population consisted of 58 elderly women with mild to moderate osteoarthritis referred to Rheumatology Clinic of Bojnurd city ...
متن کاملEffect of Massage on Salivary Cortisol Level in Preterm Neonates
Background: Stress in preterm neonates is associated with morbidity and mortality. Preterm newborns who are in need of special care are at risk of experiencing stress because of separation from the mother, ambient noises, lighting intensity, and medical procedures. Massage is believed to reduce stress through touch stimulation, and the cortisol is one of the indicators of the stress response. T...
متن کامل