Dear Peter
In Thailand at Khon Kaen University, we have used accupressure-like Thai
massage as a therapeutic modalities. It works very well with patients who
have myofascial pain syndrome. we, currently conduct a few research
projects on the efficacy of Thai massage on patients with chronic neck
pain (cervical spondylosis and/or myofascial pain). We also look at it's
physiological effects eg. vital signs, peripheral microcirculation, joint
flexibility, and posture.
Some of therapeutic effects including decreased musculoskeletal pain and
increased joint ROM have been studied. Unfortunately, most of the
publications are in Thai language.
This modality becomes a part of Thai PT since we consider that it is a
type
of massage. In addition, it has been practised by many Thai PTs for more
than ten years and we found some beneficial effects on patients with
muskuloskeletal pain.
More specific discussions are very welcome.
Regards
Wichai Ungpinichpong, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Physiotherapy
Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences
Khon Kaen University
Khon Kaen
Thailand
On Sun, 15 Nov 1998, Peter Wibisono wrote:
> Greetings Members
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> My name is Peter Wibisono and I'm a first year MPT student at Mt. Saint Mary's College.
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> I'm a part of a group doing research on using acupressure as a therapeutic modality. I was wondering if anyone on the physiolist or knows of someone that uses acupressure in their clinical practice. I would like to find out how they us it, such as; what are the treatment goals they are trying to achieve, how they use it and so on. There are many indications for the use of acupressure, so I was specifically interested in how they adapted it to physical therapy. Any leads would be of great help.
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> My email address is at [log in to unmask]
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> Thank you in advance.
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> Peter Wibisono SPT
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