Thirty-six patients were randomly
allocated to receive a 30-min session of either TTM or control (rest on bed) for one session.
Results indicated that TTM was associated with significant increases in HRV (increased total
power frequency (TPF) and high frequency (HF)), pressure pain threshold (PPT) and body flexibility
(p < 0.05) and significant decreases in self-reported pain intensity, anxiety and muscle
tension (p < 0.001).