The Effectiveness of Massage Therapy for Improving Sequelae in Post-Stroke Survivors. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Rosa Cabanas-Valdés Jordi Calvo-Sanz Pol Serra-LlobetJoana Alcoba-KaitVanessa González-Rueda Pere Ramón Rodriguez-Rubio

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)

Therapeutic massage, especially Tuina, in addition to conventional therapy is effective for improving motor function and for reducing spasticity in stroke survivors.

Keyphrases

young adults
randomized controlled trial
spinal cord injury
atrial fibrillation
systematic review
botulinum toxin
upper limb
stem cells
cerebral palsy
blood brain barrier
cerebral ischemia