Myofascial release for chest pain after heart surgery
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This study tests a hands-on therapy called myofascial release to help reduce long-term chest pain that can happen after heart surgery. It may help ease discomfort and improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 55 and 65 years old.
- You had heart surgery that opened your chest (sternotomy).
- You have had chest pain for at least 2 months after that surgery, with no other clear cause.
- You are under a doctor's care and can give informed consent.
- You do not have other serious heart, lung, or nerve problems, active infections, or recent chest wounds.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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