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. 2024 Oct 22;16(10):e72088.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.72088. eCollection 2024 Oct.

The Potential Role of Matrix Rhythm Therapy in Managing Chronic Low Back Pain: A Scoping Review

Sumbul Ansari  1 , Kamini Sharma  2 , Zahid Khan  3   4   5   6
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The Potential Role of Matrix Rhythm Therapy in Managing Chronic Low Back Pain: A Scoping Review

Sumbul Ansari et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a widespread issue, and matrix rhythm therapy (MRT), a non-invasive therapy using low-frequency vibrations, is gaining interest for CLBP. However, evidence for its effectiveness and safety remains unclear. This scoping review aimed to systematically map and synthesise the existing literature on using MRT to manage CLBP. A comprehensive search of Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), PubMed, Web of Science, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and Scopus was conducted for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) published through March 2024. The methodological quality was systematically evaluated using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database Scale (PEDro). The initial search yielded a total of 47 articles. After screening the abstracts and full articles, two studies were included, with a mean score of 5/10 on the PEDro scale. A qualitative review was performed of the two selected RCTs. Meta-analysis was not possible because of the small number of articles in the study. While preliminary findings from the two studies suggest that MRT may be superior to Pilates and combined physical therapy for pain and disability in CLBP, these results require cautious interpretation because of limited research. Further high-quality investigations, particularly well-designed RCTs, are warranted to definitively assess the effectiveness of MRT in managing the pain, function, and other aspects of CLBP.

Keywords: disability; functional impairment; marhythe; matrix rhythm therapy; non-pathological chronic low back pain; non-specific chronic low back pain; physical rehabilitation; quality of life; thoracic spinal manipulation; vibromassage.

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Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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Figure 1. Risk of bias (RoB) traffic light chart for studies including in the scoping review
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Figure 2. Summary plot for risk of bias (RoB) plot for studies included in the scoping review
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Figure 3. PRISMA 2020 flow diagram showing literature and selection
PRISMA: Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
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