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This study aimed to systematically review the therapeutic effects of myofascial release (MFR) on patients with neck pain to provide evidence for clinical intervention selection. We analyzed 15 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of myofascial release in patients with neck pain published between 2015 and 2025. The results showed a positive effect on pain reduction in 13 studies, 12 of which were statistically significant. The primary mechanisms proposed included the release of fascial adhesions, relaxation of myofascial trigger points, and alleviation of hypertonic neuromuscular structures. In cases where MFR was applied alone, interventions exceeding 10 sessions and targeting both neck and shoulder muscles were more effective. Combined interventions, such as those including stretching, strengthening exercises, cervical stabilization, traction, and thermotherapy (hot packs), also demonstrated significant effects even with fewer sessions. Notably, MFR was found to be effective for alleviating neck pain induced by static postures such as forward head posture, suggesting its potential as a practical therapeutic strategy for individuals with prolonged sedentary lifestyles. Therefore, this study provides evidence for the therapeutic effects of myofascial release techniques and can serve as a basis for selecting and combining interventions that are suitable for individual patient characteristics and treatment goals in future clinical practice.

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Abstract
Ⅰ. 서론
Ⅱ. 연구방법
1. 연구설계
2. 연구 문헌의 선정 과정
3. 연구 문헌의 선정 및 제외기준
4. 선정 연구의 질 평가 방법
Ⅲ. 연구결과
1. 선정 연구의 일반적 특성
2. 선정 연구의 중재 적용 방법
3. 선정 연구의 평가 · 측정도구
4. 선정 연구의 중재효과
5. 선정 연구의 질 평가 결과
Ⅳ. 고찰
Ⅴ. 결론
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저자

• 박신영 [ Shin-Young Park | 한국교통대학교 일반대학원 보건의료학과 ]
• 이시아 [ Si-A Lee | 한국교통대학교 물리치료학과 교수 ] 교신저자

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간행물

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• 간행물명

  한국신경근육재활학회지 [Korean Journal of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation]

• 간기

  계간

• pISSN

  2508-6456

• 수록기간

  2011~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 514 DDC 617