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Effects of deep friction massage versus augmented soft tissue mobilization on the healing of induced muscle strain in rodents
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Abstract
Background: Deep friction massage (DFM) and Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization (ASTM) are usedto enhance healing after strain injury. However, their clinical effectiveness islacking scientific evidence. Purpose: To compare the efficacy of DFM and ASTM on tissue healing and functional recovery after induced-strain injury of Tibialis Anterior (TA) muscle in rodents. Further,to determine whether treatment effectiveness is dependent on massage onset time.Animals: Sixty adult male Wistar rats,Methods:Rats were randomly and equally assigned to 6 groups as following: two animal groups receiving DFM either atthe sub-acute or chronic stages, two animal groups receiving ASTM either at the sub-acute or chronic stages,aninjured and a normal control groups. All animals, except those in the normal control group, had the TA strained. Massage was appliedusing a solid tool,with 1.5 N/mm2 pressure for 3 min, every 4 days for 4 sessions. DFM was applied transverselywhile the ASTM was applied longitudinally. At the 27th day, functional recovery was assed prior to euthanasia.Then, TA was harvested and processed for histopathological examination