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Rolfing.

Tracey A Jones1

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,University of California, Davis, 4860 Y Street,Suite 3850, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA. traceyj@pol.net

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
|October 2, 2004
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Rolfing, a type of structural integration, impacts the nervous and myofascial systems. However, clinical trials have not specifically measured its effects on pain or function.

Area of Science:

  • Manual and manipulative therapies
  • Somatic therapies
  • Integrative medicine

Background:

  • Rolfing, also known as structural integration, is a manual therapy.
  • It focuses on the body's myofascial system.
  • Its principles and history are explored in this review.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the principles and history of Rolfing.
  • To review current research on Rolfing and related therapies.
  • To identify gaps in clinical research regarding Rolfing's outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of clinical trials on Rolfing.
  • Review of related research on deep tissue massage and myofascial release.
  • Analysis of physiological impacts and outcome measures.

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Main Results:

  • Rolfing demonstrates a physiological impact on the peripheral nervous system.
  • It also affects myofascial structures.
  • Few clinical trials have specifically investigated Rolfing.

Conclusions:

  • Rolfing influences physiological structures.
  • Clinical trials have not yet specifically assessed key outcomes like pain and function.
  • Further research is needed to evaluate Rolfing's clinical efficacy.