Filter by: patients

Sort by: Helpfulness | Most Recent

13 patient evaluations for Massage Therapy taken for the purpose of 'Stiffness/Spasticity'

Purposes: Fibromyalgia, Pain, and Stiffness/Spasticity (Started May 15, 2010)
Date Dosage Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 25, 2012 60 min Monthly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Jun 25, 2012
Advice & Tips
Be sure your massage therapist is experienced in dealing with fibromyalgia and is willing to listen and seeks your input. Remember that you are in charge of the session, not the massage therapist, but be open to their input, as well.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
  • Icon_thumb_off 0 helpful marks
Purposes: Pain, Promote relaxation, and Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Jul 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Pain Perceived effectiveness Promote relaxation Perceived effectiveness Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 09, 2012 90 min Weekly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default NoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA little
  • Icon_thumb_off 0 helpful marks
Purposes: Stiffness/Spasticity, ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Pain, and Support quality of life (Started Sep 15, 2011)
Date Dosage Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness Support quality of life Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 27, 2011 180 min Monthly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Nov 27, 2011
Advice & Tips
i have found the Swedish method excellent. Next day slightly sore.
  • Icon_thumb_off 0 helpful marks
Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Nov 29, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 24, 2010 60 min Monthly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
  • Icon_thumb_off 0 helpful marks
  • Ellaj35
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    MS: 2 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: mild
  • 29661-thumb
  • See Ellaj35's full Massage Therapy history
Purposes: Improve mobility, Stiffness/Spasticity, and Nerve pain (neuralgia) (Started Nov 23, 2010)
Date Dosage Improve mobility Perceived effectiveness Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Nerve pain (neuralgia) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 05, 2010 80 min Weekly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Dec 05, 2010
Advice & Tips
On the days of my massage therapy I am able to redirect my focus on things other than my pain and discomfort. I feel relaxed for at least a whole day if not more and am able to even accomplish small chores around the house with little discomfort.
Cost
< $25 monthly
  • Icon_thumb_off 0 helpful marks
Purposes: Stiffness/Spasticity and TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) pain (Started Nov 15, 2010)
Date Dosage Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) pain Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 30, 2010 30 min Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
  • Icon_thumb_off 0 helpful marks
Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Jul 19, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 25, 2010 50 min Weekly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
  • Icon_thumb_off 0 helpful marks
  • Jersey
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    MS: 20 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: mild
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: mild
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: severe
  • 9471-thumb
  • See Jersey's full Massage Therapy history
Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Feb 23, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 01, 2009 1 hr Monthly Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
  • Icon_thumb_off 0 helpful marks
  • Skeater
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    MS: 33 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
  • 10572-thumb
  • See Skeater's full Massage Therapy history
Purposes: Improve mobility and Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Jan 03, 2007)
Date Dosage Improve mobility Perceived effectiveness Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 04, 2009 60 min Monthly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
May 04, 2009
Advice & Tips
Highly recomend this to all who suffer from muscle spasams and stiffness. It helps with the tingeling is my hands and feet also.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
  • Icon_thumb_off 0 helpful marks
Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started May 20, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 08, 2009 1 hr Monthly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Sep 23, 2008 1 hr Monthly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Sep 23, 2008
Advice & Tips
Find a masseuse with experience dealing with PD, if possible!
Cost
$50-99 monthly
  • Icon_thumb_off 0 helpful marks
1 2    You are at the first page First There is no previous page Prev | Next Go to the next page Last Go to the last page