The immediate effect of musculoskeletal physiotherapy techniques and massage on pain and ease of breathing in adults with cystic fibrosis

J Cyst Fibros. 2009 Jan;8(1):79-81. doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2008.07.002. Epub 2008 Aug 20.

Abstract

The optimal treatment approach to musculoskeletal pain in cystic fibrosis remains unclear. This study aimed to examine the effect of a combination of musculoskeletal physiotherapy techniques and massage therapy on musculoskeletal pain and ease of breathing. A single treatment session was associated with reduction in pain and improvement in ease of breathing in adults with cystic fibrosis.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
  • Humans
  • Massage*
  • Muscular Diseases / etiology
  • Muscular Diseases / rehabilitation*
  • Pain / etiology*
  • Pain / rehabilitation*
  • Pain Measurement
  • Physical Therapy Modalities*
  • Respiration
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult