The acute effect of Bowen therapy on pressure pain thresholds and postural sway in healthy subjects

Félix, Gonçalo; Black, Lisa H; Rodrigues, Mário; Silva, Ana

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.12.008

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“…In order to assess the acute effects of Bowen therapy on pressure pain threshold and postural sway in healthy patients, a study was carried out. Because this study produced substantial outcomes for postural control and discomfort, its findings also conflicted with those of our current investigation 9 .…”

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Effects of Bowen Technique in Postural Neck Pain among Dentists

Aslam¹,

Kazmi²,

Maqbool³

et al. 2023

PJMHS

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Background: Prolonged forward neck posture is one of the common sources for neck pain among Dentists. Conventional physical therapy and Bowen technique are effective in treating the postural neck pain. Bowen technique is another form of soft tissue mobilization technique. Aim: To determine the effects of Bowen technique in postural neck pain among dentists. Methodology: A quasi study was conducted at Ibn e Siena Hospital Multan, 04 November 2020 to 03 April 2021. It consisted of 58 participants with postural neck pain, randomly allocated into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received Bowen technique and control group received conventional therapy. Assessments were taken at baseline and post treatment using study tools: Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Neck disability index (NDI) and goniometer. Results: The mean age of all the participants in experimental and control groups were 36.86± 8.91, 41.44±8.75 respectively. Pre treatment values of NPRS mean rank for experimental and control groups were 28.64, 30.36 respectively. Post treatment NPRS mean rank for experimental and control groups were 26.02 and 32.98 respectively with non-significant p value. Pre treatment values for NDI mean rank experimental and control groups 29.84 29.16. Post treatment NDI mean rank for experimental and control groups were 28.52 30.48 respectively with non-significant p value. Conclusion: Bowen technique is equally effective as conventional therapy for improving postural neck pain. Keywords: Bowen technique (BT), Conventional therapy (CT), Dentists, Neck Pain, Posture.

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Effects of Bowen Technique in Postural Neck Pain among Dentists

Aslam¹,

Kazmi²,

Maqbool³

et al. 2023

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“…A previous study suggested that PPT did not change immediately after a single session of ISBT-Bowen Therapy when performed on healthy subjects. ( 33 ) In another study on patients with chronic multisite pain, ISBT-Bowen Therapy could also not alter PPT despite reduced pain scores. ( 34 ) In contrast, our study demonstrated sustained elevation of PPT after ISBT-Bowen Therapy.…”

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The Effect of ISBT-Bowen Therapy in the Treatment of Myofascial Neck Pain—a Randomized, Single-Blinded Clinical Trial

Ying¹,

Lee²,

Chen³

et al. 2023

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Background: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is the most common diagnosis in patient presenting with chronic nonspecific neck pain. It affects people’s work performance, productivity, and quality of life. To date, there is little research evaluating the effectiveness of non-invasive techniques, such as ISBT-Bowen Therapy in managing neck MPS. Objectives: To investigate the effectiveness of Bowen therapy in managing myofascial pain syndrome with symptoms lasting for more than six weeks. The study will also examine the long-term effect of ISBT-Bowen Therapy on functional enhancement, quality of life, and physical and mental well-being. Methods: This is a prospective, single-blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT). A total of 90 myofascial neck pain patients were recruited and randomized to receive 8 sessions of ISBT-Bowen Therapy over a 12-week period (n = 45) or to continue their usual conventional treatment (n = 45). Pressure pain threshold (PPT), cervical range of motion (CROM), numerical rating pain scores, Neck Disability Index (NDI), SF-12 Health Survey (SF-12) Version 2, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD7), and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9) were measured at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks after baseline. Results: When compared with the control group, PPT significantly increased after ISBT-Bowen Therapy at 12 and 24 weeks. CROM on flexion, lateral flexion, and rotation were greatly improved at 12 weeks after Bowen therapy, and maintained at 24 weeks, except left lateral flexion. NDI, GAD7, and PHQ9 were all reduced after Bowen Therapy at both 12 and 24 weeks. Both Physical and Mental Component Summary scores of SF-12 were improved after Bowen therapy at 12 and 24 weeks. Conclusions: This study confirmed the efficacy of ISBT-Bowen Therapy for patients with MPS. It alleviates pain, improves functional outcomes, enhances quality of life, and relieves mood symptoms.

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Short term relief of multisite chronicpain with Bowen Therapy: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial

Lee¹,

Lewis

2020

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

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The acute effect of Bowen therapy on pressure pain thresholds and postural sway in healthy subjects

Cited by 8 publications

References 21 publications

Effects of Bowen Technique in Postural Neck Pain among Dentists

Effects of Bowen Technique in Postural Neck Pain among Dentists

The Effect of ISBT-Bowen Therapy in the Treatment of Myofascial Neck Pain—a Randomized, Single-Blinded Clinical Trial

Short term relief of multisite chronicpain with Bowen Therapy: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial

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