Pedagogìka, Psihologìâ ta Mediko-bìologìčnì Problemi Fìzičnogo Vihovannâ ì Sportu (Jul 2011)
Using of Strain-Sounterstrain method in the physical therapy of patients with myofascial pain syndrome of lumbosacral spine segment.
Abstract
The article examines the influence of physiotherapy measures on sacrolumbal myofascial pain syndrome management in combination with Strain-Counterstrain method. Two groups of patients aged 35-55 years old took part in the experiment with 10 people in each group. In the experimental group besides classical methods of physiotherapy Strain-Counterstrain method was used. It proved to be efficient and appropriate for acute pain management during the first days of therapy.