Pathophysiology of myofascial trigger point.
Myofascial trigger point is a sensitive spot in a palpable taut band of skeletal muscle fibers. Two important clinical characteristics of trigger points, referred pain and local twitch response, can be elicited by mechanical stimulation (palpation or needling).
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Clinical Effectiveness of Dry Needling on Myofascial Trigger Points in Horses: A Prospective Algometric Controlled Study. [PDF]
Calatayud-Bonilla M +2 more
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Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive Therapy Versus Dry Needling for Active Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points: Effects on Pain and Cervical Range of Motion a Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Piętka T, Knapik K, Onik G, Sieroń K.
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The Effects of High-Power Laser Therapy on the Treatment of Patients with Myofascial Trigger Points in the Upper Trapezius Muscle: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
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Short-Term Effect of Percussive Massage Therapy for Chronic Neck Pain Patients With Active Myofascial Trigger Points: A Randomized Trial. [PDF]
Areeudomwong P +5 more
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The Effectiveness of Acupuncture on Myofascial Trigger Points Versus Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupoints for Treating Plantar Fasciitis With Low Back Pain: A Study Protocol for a Randomised Clinical Trial [Letter]. [PDF]
Kalra R, Goyal K, Goyal M.
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Immediate Effects of Multiple Ischemic Compression Applications on Pain Sensitivity and Biomechanical Properties of Myofascial Trigger Points. [PDF]
Szajkowski S, Pasek J, Cieślar G.
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Identifying Myofascial Trigger Points [PDF]
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An overlooked cause of hand pain: myofascial trigger points in the interosseous muscles. [PDF]
Alyanak B +4 more
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Ultrasound features of myofascial trigger points: a multimodal study integrating preliminary histological findings from the upper trapezius. [PDF]
Cao W, Yin L, Sun H, Ge H, Guo R, Lyu X.
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