Effects of 12 weeks of fascia knife release therapy in combination with exercise for treating neck and shoulder pain in adolescent table tennis players
Fascia knife release therapy combined with functional exercise enhances cervical muscle endurance (CMET) while significantly reducing pain (VAS) and functional disability (NDI) in adolescent table tennis players with neck and shoulder pain. Thus, this combined approach not only addresses immediate symptoms but also strengthens the muscles around the neck and shoulders, providing improved support and stability.
Authors
- Shi-Nian Zhang
- Xianfeng Wu
- Jie Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7516-2774)
- Yun-Qing Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3707-3348)
Institutions
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Shanghai Innovative Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Institute of Applied Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1679219
- Primary Topic
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00