New massage method offers hope for knee pain sufferers
NCT ID NCT07474597
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding a specific massage technique (myofascial release) to standard physical therapy could improve quality of life for people with chronic knee pain. 45 adults with knee pain participated. The approach focused on a small muscle behind the knee called the popliteus.
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İstanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastahanesi
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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