Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 21-24 , January 2007

Hand arthritis pain is reduced by massage therapy

  • Tiffany Field

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics (D-820), Touch Research Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, P.O. Box 016820, Miami, FL 33101, USA
    • Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Department of Pediatrics (D-820), Touch Research Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, P.O. Box 016820, Miami, FL 33101, USA.
    • ,
  • Miguel Diego

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics (D-820), Touch Research Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, P.O. Box 016820, Miami, FL 33101, USA
    • ,
  • Maria Hernandez-Reif

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics (D-820), Touch Research Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, P.O. Box 016820, Miami, FL 33101, USA
    • ,
  • Jean Shea

      Affiliations

    • Biotone, San Diego, CA, USA

Received 7 June 2006 ,Revised 28 July 2006 ,Accepted 6 September 2006.

References 

  1. Buljina A, Taljanovic M, Avdic D, Hunter T. Physical and exercise therapy for treatment of the rheumatoid hand. Arthritis and Rheumatism. 2001;45:392–397
  2. Codish S, Abu-Shakra M, Flusser D, Friger M, Sukenik S. Mud compress therapy for the hands of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology International. 2005;25:49–54
  3. Dash M, Telles S. Improvement in hand grip strength in normal volunteers and rheumatoid arthritis patients following yoga training. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 2001;45:355–360
  4. Field T. Massage therapy effects. American Psychologist. 1998;53:1270–1281
  5. Field T, Diego M, Cullen C, Hernandez-Reif M, Sunshine W, Douglas S. Fibromyalgia pain and substance P decreases and sleep improves after massage therapy. Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 2002;8:72–76
  6. Field T, Diego M, Cullen C, Hartshorn K, Gruskin A, Hernandez-Reif M, et al. Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms are lessened following massage therapy. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2003;8:9–14
  7. Gemmell H, Jacobson B, Hayes B. Effect of a topical herbal cream on osteoarthritis of the hand and knee: a pilot study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 2003;26:e15
  8. Grifka JK, Zacher J, Brown JP, Seriolo B, Lee A, Moore A, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of lumiracoxib versus placebo in patients with osteoarthritis of the hand. Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology. 2004;22:589–596
  9. Haskett S, Backman C, Porter B, Goyert J, Palejko G. A crossover trial of custom-made and commercially available wrist splints in adults with inflammatory arthritis. Arthritis and Rheumatism. 2004;51:792–799
  10. Hoening H, Groff G, Pratt K, Goldberg E, Franck W. A randomized controlled trial of home exercise on the rheumatoid hand. Journal of Rheumatology. 1993;20:785–789
  11. Jones E, Hanly J, Mooney R, Rand L, Spurway P, Eastwood. B, et al. Strength and function in the normal and rheumatoid hand. Journal of Rheumatology. 1991;18:1313–1318
  12. McNair D, Lorr M, Droppleman L. POMS-Profile of Mood States. San Diego, CA: Educational and Industrial Testing Services; 1971;
  13. Melzack R, Wall PD. Pain mechanisms: a new theory. Science. 1965;150:971–978
  14. Michlovitz S, Hun L, Erasala G, Hengehold D, Weingand K. Continuous low-level heat wrap therapy is effective for treating wrist pain. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2004;85:1409–1416
  15. Pagnotta N, Korner-Bitnesky N, Mazer B, Baron M, Wood-Dauphinee S. Static wrist splint use in the performance of daily activities by individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. The Journal of Rheumatology. 2005;32:2136–2143
  16. Pugatch, D., Haskell, D., McNair, D., 1969. Predictors and patterns of change associated with the course of time-limited psychotherapy. Mimeo Report.
  17. Rovetta G, Monteforte P, Molfetta G, Balestra V. Chondroitin sulfate in erosive osteoarthritis of the hands. International Journal of Tissue Reactions. 2002;21:29–32
  18. Rovetta G, Monteforte P, Molfetta G, Balestra V. A two-year study of chondroitin sulfate in erosive osteoarthritis of the hands: behavior of erosions, osteophytes, pain and hand dysfunction. Drugs under experimental and clinical research. 2004;30:11–16
  19. Spielberger, C. (Ed.), 1972. Anxiety: Current Trends in Theory and Research. Academic Press, New York.
  20. Spielberger C, Gorusch RC, Lushene RE. The State Trait Anxiety Inventory. Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press; 1970;
  21. Sunshine W, Field T, Quintino O, et al. Massage therapy and transcutaneous electrical stimulation effects on fibromyalgia. Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 1996;2:18–22
  22. Stamm T, Machold K, Smolen J, Fischer S, Redlich K, Graninger W, et al. Joint protection and home hand exercises improve hand function in patients with hand osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Arthritis and Rheumatism. 2002;47:44–49
  23. Suomi R, Collier D. Effects of arthritis exercise programs on functional fitness and perceived activities of daily living measures in older adults with arthritis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2003;84:1589–1594
  24. Wajon A, Ada L. No difference between two splint and exercise regimens for people with osteoarthritis of the thumb: a randomised controlled trial. The Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 2005;51:245–249
  25. Zelazny C. Therapeutic instrumental music playing in hand rehabilitation for older adults with osteoarthritis: four case studies. Journal of Music Therapy. 2001;38:97–113

PII: S1360-8592(06)00108-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2006.09.002

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 21-24 , January 2007

Article Tools