A randomized controlled trial concerning the implementation of the postural Mézières treatment in elite athletes with low back pain

Lena, Orges; Todri, Jasemin; Todri, Ardita; Papajorgji, Petraq; Martínez-Fuentes, J.

doi:10.1080/00325481.2022.2089464

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“…Despite the several heterogeneous physiotherapy regimes advocated, a consensus on the best modality has not yet been reached. Kinesiotherapy, specifically global postural re-education using the Souchard [ 55 ] or Mezieres [ 56 ] methods, massages and manipulation, trunk muscle activation, and strengthening and mobilization of soft tissues are recommended [ 57 ]. Moreover, other non-physical therapies have been introduced for the management of NCLBP, including dry needling, manual therapy, acupuncture, and McKenzie exercises [ 42 , 48 , 58 ].…”

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Between guidelines and clinical trials: evidence-based advice on the pharmacological management of non-specific chronic low back pain

Migliorini

Vaishya

Pappalardo³

et al. 2023

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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The pharmacological management of nonspecific chronic low back pain (NCLBP) aims to restore patients’ daily activities and improve their quality of life. The management of NCLBP is not well codified and extremely heterogeneous, and residual symptoms are common. Pharmacological management should be considered as co-adjuvant to non-pharmacological therapy, and should be guided by the symptoms reported by the patients. Depending on the individual severity of NCLPB, pharmacological management may range from nonopioid to opioid analgesics. It is important to identify patients with generalized sensory hypersensitivity, who may benefit from dedicated therapy. This article provides an evidence-based overview of the principles of pharmacological management of NCLPB.

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Between guidelines and clinical trials: evidence-based advice on the pharmacological management of non-specific chronic low back pain

Migliorini

Vaishya

Pappalardo³

et al. 2023

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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“…The effectiveness of MM for LBP has been investigated by Lena et al. [ 14 , 15 ] in three studies of athletes from different sports . MM proved more effective than exercise alone in all trials.…”

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Mézières Method as a practice of embodiment in patients with low back pain: a mixed study

Alfonso-Mora,

Guerra-Balic,

Sánchez-Martín

et al. 2023

Annals of Medicine

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Introduction The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of the Mézières Method (MM) on pain and disability related to low back pain (LBP), compared to a program of heat, massage and exercise, and to understand the meaning of the bodily experience with the MM. Patients and methods Mixed methods convergent parallel design, combining an equivalent randomized clinical trial with a qualitative phenomenological approach. Sixty-one participants aged 18–65 years with chronic non-specific LBP lasting more than 3 months. Patients were randomized into two groups: the MM group ( n = 29) and the comparison group (CG) who received heat, massage plus flexibility and strengthening exercises ( n = 31). MM and CG participants underwent 10 one-hour physical therapy sessions over a 5-week period and were evaluated three times: pre-intervention, post-intervention and follow-up at 6 weeks after the end of treatment. Results Both groups reported positive effects on LBP . MM group showed superior effects in pain relief in the short term (Cohen’s D 0.80; p = 0.004). Participants interpreted the interaction with the MM as a teaching–learning process that allowed body awareness. Conclusion Both treatment were similarly beneficial but MM had superior effects on pain in the short term. MM is perceived by the participants as a teaching–learning process focused on body awareness that facilitate effective management of LBP.

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A randomized controlled trial concerning the implementation of the postural Mézières treatment in elite athletes with low back pain

Cited by 2 publications

References 37 publications

Between guidelines and clinical trials: evidence-based advice on the pharmacological management of non-specific chronic low back pain

Between guidelines and clinical trials: evidence-based advice on the pharmacological management of non-specific chronic low back pain

Mézières Method as a practice of embodiment in patients with low back pain: a mixed study

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