Results 1 to 10 of about 4,567 (172)

Efficacy of Myofascial Release Therapy and Related Soft-Tissue Techniques for Pain in Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. [PDF]

J Oral Rehabil
This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of myofascial release therapy (MFR) for pain management in patients with myogenous temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Seven randomized controlled trials involving patients diagnosed according to RDC/TMD or DC/TMD criteria were included.
Ferrillo M, Calafiore D, De Rosa A, Sedran A, Longo UG, Vecchio M, Ammendolia A, Scotti N, Giudice A, de Sire A.   +9 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Sono-Anatomy and Histology of the Deep Fasciae in the Upper Limb. [PDF]

J Ultrasound Med
The deep fascia of the upper limb represents a pivotal anatomical structure essential for effective force transmission, dynamic compartmentalization and musculoskeletal stability. Its composition (rich in type I collagen fibers) enables both mechanical resilience and functional adaptability, crucial for the upper limb's complex movements.
Pirri C, Pirri N, Petrelli L, Macchi V, Porzionato A, De Caro R, Stecco C, Özçakar L.   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

The effects of Biofreeze and superficial heat on masticatory myofascial pain syndrome

European Oral Research, 2021
Purpose: This study aims to assess the influence of superficial heat and Biofreeze on pain, mouth opening (mm), and quality of life in patients with masticatory myofascial pain syndrome (MPS).
Deniz Yaman, Cansu Alpaslan, Oya Kalaycıoğlu   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Chronic primary musculoskeletal pain: a new concept of nonstructural regional pain

PAIN Reports, 2022
. The concept that a regional musculoskeletal pain may occur in the absence of identifiable tissue abnormality may be puzzling. Previously these regional complaints were generally categorized as myofascial pain syndromes, or prior to the formalization of
Mary-Ann Fitzcharles, Steven P. Cohen, Daniel J. Clauw, Geoffrey Littlejohn, Chie Usui, Winfried Häuser   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Physical Modality Therapy and Exercise Therapy on Neck and Shoulder Myofascial Pain Syndrome [PDF]

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, 2020
Objectives The main purpose of this study was to identify the effects of physical therapy modalities and exercise therapy on myofascial pain syndrome by assessing the degree of effect size (ES) and related variables.
Chan-Myeong Kim, Ji-Won Park
doaj   +1 more source

EFFECTIVENESS OF KINESIOLOGICAL TAPE IN MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME OF GASTROCNEMIUS MUSCLE

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2021
Objective: To see the effectiveness of kinesiological tape in myofascial pain syndrome of gastrocnemius muscle for the early recovery after injury and thus increase functional outcome. Study Design: Quasi-experimental study.
Riffat Asghar Gill, Muhammad Salman Bashir, Kehkshan Khalid, Naveed Anwar   +3 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Cervicalgia, cervicocranialgia, and cervicogenic headache

Неврология, нейропсихиатрия, психосоматика, 2014
Pain syndromes in the neck and head regions are one of the most difficult conditions to be interpreted in clinical practice. Craniocervical anatomical and physiological features are a basis for development of mixed pain syndromes showing as a polymorphic
G.R. Tabeeva
doaj   +1 more source

Posture optimization – is it the key to myofascial neck pain relief? [PDF]

Archives of the Balkan Medical Union, 2018
Introduction. In recent years, the incidence of chronic cervical pain, as the result of degenerative processes, increased among younger people. Studies show a close relationship between cervical pain and sedentarism, as well as occupational risk factors.
Marius S. POP, Petru MIHANCEA, Daiana DEBUCEAN   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy of ultrasound-guided infiltration with levobupivacaine and triamcinolone for myofascial pain syndrome of the quadratus lumborum: a retrospective observational study

Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology, 2023
Introduction and objectives: Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) of the Quadratus Lumborum muscle (QL) is a frequent cause of chronic low back pain. With this study, we aimed to assess the efficacy of ultrasound-guided infiltration with 0.25% levobupivacaine ...
Anabela Barreto Silva, Nuno Malheiro, Belinda Oliveira, Diamantino Pereira, Filipe Antunes, Joana Borges, Ana Cristina Cunha   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cervicogenic headache: Differential diagnosis and treatment

Неврология, нейропсихиатрия, психосоматика, 2012
The paper discusses the issues of differential diagnosis of cervicocranialgia with tension headache and migraine with concomitant cervical myofascial syndrome. It considers the basic mechanisms of the pathogenesis of these nosological entities and common
Aleksey Nikolayevich Barinov, E V Parkhomenko   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source