Effects of Self-Assisted Manual Therapy Combined with a High-IntensityWalking Program on Musculoskeletal Pain, Functionality, and Posture in Older Adults: A Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial

Aging is associated with musculoskeletal pain and postural adaptations which may affect functionality. This study aims to analyse the effect of a combined protocol of self-assisted manual therapy and high-intensity walking on musculoskeletal back pain, functionality, and shoulder posture in older ad...

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Autores: Espí López, Gemma Victoria, Fuentes Aparicio, Laura, Cogollos de la Peña, Rocío, Monzani, Lucas, Marques Sule, Elena, Pavlu, Dagmar, Arnal Gómez, Anna
Formato: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Recursos:Universidad Europea (UEM)
Repositorio:ABACUS. Repositorio de Producción Científica
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:abacus.universidadeuropea.com:11268/16099
Acesso em linha:https://hdl.handle.net/11268/16099
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Personal paramédico
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Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
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Resumo:Aging is associated with musculoskeletal pain and postural adaptations which may affect functionality. This study aims to analyse the effect of a combined protocol of self-assisted manual therapy and high-intensity walking on musculoskeletal back pain, functionality, and shoulder posture in older adults, and to establish the shortand medium-term effects of this program. A multicentre, double-blind, randomized trial was conducted on older adults. The sample was divided into two groups: the self-assisted manual therapy plus walking at high-intensity group (MTWG) and the Control Group (CG), with the latter undergoing supervised high-intensity walking only. Pain (Pressure Pain Threshold and Visual Analogue Scale), functional capacity (5-times sit-to-stand test), and change in thorax position (acromion position) were assessed at T0 (baseline), T1 (after 4-week intervention) and T2 (follow-up, 4 weeks after the end of the intervention) […]