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Connective Tissue Reflex Massage for Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease : Randomized Controlled Trial
Joint Authors
Quesada-Rubio, José Manuel
Feriche-Fernández-Castanys, Belen
Matarán-Peñarrocha, Guillermo A.
Granados-Gámez, Genoveva
Moreno-Lorenzo, Carmen
Castro-Sánchez, Adelaida María
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-03-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of connective tissue massage to improve blood circulation and intermittent claudication symptoms in type 2 diabetic patients.
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial was undertaken.
Ninety-eight type 2 diabetes patients with stage I or II-a peripheral arterial disease (PAD) (Leriche-Fontaine classification) were randomly assigned to a massage group or to a placebo group treated using disconnected magnetotherapy equipment.
Peripheral arterial circulation was determined by measuring differential segmental arterial pressure, heart rate, skin temperature, oxygen saturation and skin blood flow.
Measurements were taken before and at 30 min, 6 months and 1 year after the 15-week treatment.
After the 15-week program, the groups differed (P<.05) in differential segmental arterial pressure in right lower limb (lower one-third of thigh, upper and lower one-third of leg) and left lower limb (lower one-third of thigh and upper and lower one-third of leg).
A significant difference (P<.05) was also observed in skin blood flow in digits 1 and 4 of right foot and digits 2, 4 and 5 of left foot.
ANOVA results were significant (P<.05) for right and left foot oxygen saturation but not for heart rate and temperature.
At 6 months and 1 year, the groups differed in differential segmental arterial pressure in upper third of left and right legs.
Connective tissue massage improves blood circulation in the lower limbs of type 2 diabetic patients at stage I or II-a and may be useful to slow the progression of PAD.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Castro-Sánchez, Adelaida María& Moreno-Lorenzo, Carmen& Matarán-Peñarrocha, Guillermo A.& Feriche-Fernández-Castanys, Belen& Granados-Gámez, Genoveva& Quesada-Rubio, José Manuel. 2011. Connective Tissue Reflex Massage for Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease : Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Castro-Sánchez, Adelaida María…[et al.]. Connective Tissue Reflex Massage for Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease : Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499376
American Medical Association (AMA)
Castro-Sánchez, Adelaida María& Moreno-Lorenzo, Carmen& Matarán-Peñarrocha, Guillermo A.& Feriche-Fernández-Castanys, Belen& Granados-Gámez, Genoveva& Quesada-Rubio, José Manuel. Connective Tissue Reflex Massage for Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease : Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499376
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-499376