Systematic review highlights manual massage's role in reducing spasticity in children with cerebral palsy, suggesting potential benefits.
=73%). Despite spasticity reductions, downstream functional outcomes were not consistently improved.ConclusionsManual massage may be considered as a preparatory adjunct for reducing spasticity, particularly in children with cerebral palsy. However, the evidence base remains limited, most included interventions were delivered alongside conventional rehabilitation, and functional benefits were not consistently demonstrated.
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