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  • 1PenTAG, Peninsula Medical School, Exeter, UK. Mary.Fox@PenTAG.nhs.uk

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|June 28, 2006
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This pilot study found Marma massage therapy feasible and acceptable for stroke rehabilitation. Further trials are warranted to confirm its effectiveness in improving patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Stroke rehabilitation often involves conventional therapies.
  • Exploring complementary therapies like Marma massage may offer additional benefits.
  • Feasibility and acceptability are crucial for implementing new interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and acceptability of Marma massage therapy for stroke patients.
  • To gather preliminary data for sample size calculation in a future trial.
  • To evaluate preliminary outcome data for Marma massage therapy in stroke rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

  • Pilot non-randomized controlled trial comparing standard care with standard care plus Marma therapy.
  • Included adult post-stroke patients with limited mobility (Barthel Index ≤75/100).

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  • Assessed feasibility via recruitment, response, and follow-up rates; acceptability via patient interviews; outcomes via Barthel Index, Motricity Index, and Trunk Control Test.

    • Main Results:

    • Recruitment rate was 0.53 patients/week; response rate was 91%; loss to follow-up was 30%.
    • Most patients found Marma massage beneficial and acceptable, despite some reporting pain.
    • No significant differences in the primary outcome (Barthel Index); however, secondary measures (Motricity Index, Trunk Control Test) suggested potential benefits.

    Conclusions:

    • Marma massage therapy is a feasible and acceptable intervention for stroke rehabilitation.
    • Preliminary data support the need for a larger, definitive trial (n=172).
    • Further research is justified to establish the efficacy of Marma massage in stroke recovery.