According to The Global Burden of Disease 2010 Study, musculoskeletal disorders have a pronounced effect on the population. Ranked as the fourth greatest burden on health, it causes individuals to live roughly 21% of their life with disability. Commonly affected areas include the neck, shoulders, lower back and knees, which can be targeted through massage/exercise therapy.
A study published in Journal of Physiotherapy in 2015 investigated what effect massage therapy had on a patient when compared to any other/no treatment. Overall, results concluded that the benefits of massage therapy, when compared to no other treatment, were effective in improving function and pain relief. The study, however, did not identify clear evidence of the benefit of massage therapy against other active treatments such as acupuncture.
My Rehab Team offers mobile rehabilitation assistant/health coaching, exercises physiology and physiotherapy. My Rehab Team also offers other mobile health services including occupational therapy, speech pathology, dietetics and podiatry. We are more than happy to help you on your journey to a healthier lifestyle. To find out more, please contact us at 13004MYREHAB (1300 469 734) or at info@myrehabteam.com.au.
References:
Bervoets DC, Luijsterburg PAJ, Alessie JJN, Buijs JM, Verhagen AP (2015) Massage therapy has short-term benefits for people with common musculoskeletal disorders compared to no treatment: a systematic review. Journal of Physiotherapy 61:106-116. (Accessed 29th of September, 2015)
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