Deep transverse friction massage for treating XXXX .

@entity1 @entity353 @entity924 @entity2633 @entity158 @entity23223
BACKGROUND: Deep transverse friction massage (DTFM) is one of several physiotherapy interventions suggested for the management of @entity158 . OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy of DTFM for treating @entity924 . SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched the MEDLINE, EMBASE, HealthSTAR, Sports Discus, CINAHL, the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, PEDro, the specialized registry of the Cochrane musculoskeletal group and the Cochrane field of Physical and Related Therapies up to the end of June 2002. The reference list of the trials and key experts in the area were also consulted for additional studies. SELECTION CRITERIA: All randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials (CCTs) comparing therapeutic ultrasound with control or another active intervention in @entity1 with all types of @entity924 , such as @entity23223 and extensor carpi radialis @entity924 (i.e. @entity2633 or @entity2633 or @entity2633 humeri), were selected. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Two reviewers determined the studies to be included based upon the inclusion and exclusion criteria (LB, VR). Data were independently abstracted by two reviewers (VR, LB), and checked by a third reviewer (BS) using a pre-developed form of the Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group. The two reviewers, using a validated checklist, assessed the methodological quality of the RCTs and CCTs independently. The pooled analysis was performed using @entity353 ( @entity353 ) for continuous outcomes. MAIN RESULTS: One RCT included @entity1 with ITBFS. DTFM combined with rest, stretching exercises, cryotherapy and therapeutic ultrasound was compared to the control group (rest, stretching exercises, cryotherapy and therapeutic ultrasound only). This trial showed no statistical difference in the three types of @entity158 relief measured after four consecutive sessions of DTFM combined with other physiotherapy modalities for runners. There was a clinically important relative percentage difference in @entity158 while running of 22%. A RCT on ECRT showed no statistical difference in @entity158 relief, grip strength and the three types of functional status measured after 9 consecutive sessions within 5 weeks of DTFM compared with other physiotherapy modalities. REVIEWER'S CONCLUSIONS: DTFM combined with other physiotherapy modalities did not show consistent benefit over the control of @entity158 , or improvement of grip strength and functional status for @entity1 with ITBFS or for @entity1 with ECRT. These conclusions are limited by the small sample size of the included RCTs. No conclusions can be drawn concerning the use or non use of DTFM for the treatment of ITBFS. Future trials, utilizing specific ITBFS methods and adequate sample sizes are needed, before conclusions can be drawn regarding the specific effect of DTFM on @entity924 .
