Document Type
Report
College
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Department
Occupational Therapy
Degree
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Report Date
2023
Faculty Mentor
Murray, Erin
Doctoral Experiential Coordinator
Latour, Debra
Abstract
"The aim of this doctoral capstone project was to investigate the effectiveness of myofascial decompression to reduce pain and muscular tension to improve daily functional performance on the muscles within the thoracic spine region (upper back). The research method of this study includes myofascial decompression through the application of dry cupping therapy. The study investigated the effectiveness of this instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique when applied twice per week for four weeks to a sample of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Western New England University. This study utilized objective measures including the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale, Wong-Baker Pain Scale, and daily pain logs to assess the effectiveness of the modality on the upper back. These results can be used as a resource in the field of occupational therapy and incorporated into evidence-based practice for practitioners who are seeking a more holistic and sustainable pain management technique."
Recommended Citation
Lukasik, Morgan T., "Effects of reducing pain and muscle tension and improving daily functional performance through myofascial decompression on the muscles within the thoracic spine region" (2023). OTD DEx Reports - College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. 49.
https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/otd/49
