The effect of cetylated fatty esters and physical therapy on myofascial pain syndrome of the neck

Sharan, Deepak; Jacob, Biju Nirmal; Ajeesh, P S; Bookout, Jack B.; Barathur, Raj R.

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2010.02.004

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“…The internal reliability, construct validity, and changes in disease-related symptoms, over time, of the SF-36, have been well-documented. [36]…”

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Effect of yoga on the Myofascial Pain Syndrome of neck

Sharan¹,

Manjula²,

Urmi³

et al. 2014

Int J Yoga

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Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) refers to pain attributed to muscle and its surrounding fascia, which is associated with “myofascial trigger points” (MTrPs). MTrPs in the trapezius has been proposed as the main cause of temporal and cervicogenic headache and neck pain. Literature shows that the prevalence of various musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) among physiotherapists is high. Yoga has traditionally been used to treat MSDs in various populations. But there is scarcity of literature which explains the effects of yoga on reducing MPS of the neck in terms of various physical parameters and subjective responses. Therefore, a pilot study was done among eight physiotherapists with minimum six months of experience. A structured yoga protocol was designed and implemented for five days in a week for four weeks. The outcome variables were Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hands (DASH) score, Neck Disability Index (NDI), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) for Trigger Points, Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) - active & passive, grip and pinch strengths. The variables were compared before and after the intervention. Finally, the result revealed that all the variables (DASH: P<0.00, NDI: P<0.00, VAS: P<0.00, PPT: Left: P<0.00, PPT: Right: P<0.00, Grip strength: left: P<0.00, Grip strength: right: P<0.01, Key pinch: left: P<0.01, Key pinch: right: P<0.01, Palmar pinch: left: P<0.01, Palmar pinch: right: P<0.00, Tip pinch: left: P<0.01, Tip pinch: Right: P<0.01) improved significantly after intervention.

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“…The internal reliability, construct validity, and changes in disease-related symptoms, over time, of the SF-36, have been well-documented. [36]…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of yoga on the Myofascial Pain Syndrome of neck

Sharan¹,

Manjula²,

Urmi³

et al. 2014

Int J Yoga

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“…Therefore, CFAs can be adsorbed at joint level and reach the synovial membrane, and can help to reduce joint pain, leading to an improvement in joint mobility. The use of CFAs in association with therapeutic massage is known to improve and accelerate the rehabilitation period compared to manual therapy alone ( Sharan et al., 2011 ). The CFA products used in this study (Cetilar®, PharmaNutra SpA, Italy) have previously been shown to be effective in the topical treatment of knee osteoarthritis-related pain ( Ariani et al.…”

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Association of cetylated fatty acid treatment with physical therapy improves athletic pubalgia symptoms in professional roller hockey players

Pampaloni¹,

Pera²,

Maggi³

et al. 2020

Heliyon

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Background Athletic pubalgia (AP), a frequent problem among professional roller hockey players (PRHPs), consists of lower abdominal and groin pain, without the presence of true hernia. Aims We assessed cetylated fatty acids (CFAs) in association with conservative therapy for treatment of AP in PRHPs. Methods Ultrasound examination was performed before and after treatment. Strength tests were performed and AP-related pain was measured during the treatment period. Findings Nine of 10 enrolled PRHPs completed a 12-week treatment with CFAs in association with conservative therapy, consisting of manual therapy, diathermy or ultrasonography. Initial ultrasound examination showed AP signs in 7 (70%) of 10 PRHPs. After 12 weeks of therapy, these signs could only be detected by ultrasound in 2 (22.2%) of 9 PRHPs. An increase in muscle strength (already after first week of treatment) and a reduction of AP-related pain were also observed during the treatment. Conclusion The association of CFA treatment with a conservative rehabilitation therapy improves muscle strength and pain and may accelerate recovery from AP.

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“…7,8 Cetylated fatty acids proved to be helpful in knee, elbow, and wrist OA as well as in myofascial pain syndrome of the neck. [8][9][10] In particular, CFA topical treatment in knee OA subjects improved movement range, the ability to ascend and descend stairs, and to rise from sitting. 9,11,12 Using X-rays, knee OA can be classified into the following grades: minimal (early knee OA), moderate (advanced knee OA), and severe (late knee OA).…”

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Short-Term Effect of Topical Cetylated Fatty Acid on Early and Advanced Knee Osteoarthritis: A Multi-Center Study

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Objectives:This study aims to investigate if short-term topical treatment with cetylated fatty acid (CFA) cream reduces the detrimental effects of early and advanced knee osteoarthritis (OA). Patients and methods:The study included 113 patients (32 males, 81 females; median age 70.0 years; 95% CI: 69.0 to 71.4 years) with knee OA diagnosed according to American College of Rheumatology classification criteria. Each patient underwent knee X-rays, followed by a CFA topical treatment (two applications per day for one week). Before and after the treatment, patients completed a Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) questionnaire. All knee X-rays were classified according to Kellgren-Lawrence (K-L) scale. Results: After one week of treatment, decreased WOMAC overall scores and sub-scale scores were observed in the whole cohort (p<0.005) and K-L scale grade 3 group (p<0.05). In the K-L scale grade 2 group, overall WOMAC scores and pain and functional ability sub-scale scores improved (p<0.05). Conclusion: Administration of topical CFA may mitigate most common symptoms in knee OA. Our findings suggest that topical CFA is effective in all knee OA patients with slightly higher evidence for those with advanced disease.

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The effect of cetylated fatty esters and physical therapy on myofascial pain syndrome of the neck

Cited by 9 publications

References 63 publications

Effect of yoga on the Myofascial Pain Syndrome of neck

Effect of yoga on the Myofascial Pain Syndrome of neck

Association of cetylated fatty acid treatment with physical therapy improves athletic pubalgia symptoms in professional roller hockey players

Short-Term Effect of Topical Cetylated Fatty Acid on Early and Advanced Knee Osteoarthritis: A Multi-Center Study

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