The effectiveness of amazing massage roller to reduce shoulder pain

Abstract

Objective   : This research purpose was to assess the use of “the  amazing massage roller” or “AMR” which was invented and made from the remaining materials. The amazing massage roller  innovation  is aimed at relieving shoulder pain of Thai traditional medicine assistants in Maharasakham hospital.The  sample  group were 22 Thai traditional  medicine  assistants. The shoulder  pain level  of the samples was compared  by self-massage using the roller for 10 minutes. The pain average scores before  and after using the  innovation  were measured. Data was analyzed by descriptive  statistics and Wilcoxon  signed ranks-test (significance at p<0.05). The result  indicated   that  the  level  of shoulder  pain after  getting  massage by AMR was significantly lower  than  before  using the  AMR (P–value<0.05). Most of the samples expressed the satisfaction rate on the use of the innovation  on various aspects in the highest level:  the convenient  usage (= 4.77), the ease of carrying ( = 5), the ease of storage (= 4.91), the ability  to locate  the pain (= 4.91), the ability  to control  the pressure as required  (= 4.95), the ease of pressure changing on different  parts of the body (= 5), the  pleasure  massage (= 4.73), the ease in finding the roller  ball  (= 4.77), the durability (= 4.82), the manual  assembly (= 4.50). In the aspect of the price, most of the samples agreed that the price is reasonable  and they show their satisfaction in the highest level.  (= 4.91) The result  reveals  that  AMR massage tool  which  is made  from  remaining  materials  can reduce and relieve  the  shoulder   pain. The AMR massage can be used anywhere  and  anytime.  In addition,   it is good for environment  and affects the  staff’s working proficiency and joy. Lastly, they can provide better services to the patients.

Keywords   : amazing massage roller,  massage equipment, shoulder pain