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Effectiveness of polarized polychromatic light therapy on myofascial trigger points in chronic non-specific low back pain: a single blinded randomized controlled trial

Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 2022
Background Phototherapy has been used for the treatment of chronic low back pain. However, the effect of linear polarized polychromatic light (PL) has not been examined on myofascial trigger points in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain ...
Ghoufran Tukaram Shiryan, Fatmaa Sedik Amin, Eman Ahmed Embaby   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Occlusal Splint Therapy in the Management of Temporomandibular Disorders—Evidence from Systematic Reviews

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
This umbrella review of 21 systematic reviews evaluates occlusal splint therapy for TMD. Findings indicate mostly small beneficial or neutral effects on pain and mouth opening. Consequently, clinicians should prioritise cost‐effectiveness and patient preferences when considering splints, given the high variability in methodological quality across ...
Daniela Del Sorbo, Tessa Bijelic, Birgitta Häggman‐Henrikson, Thomas List, Ambrosina Michelotti, Rosaria Bucci   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of the Effects of Different Manual Therapy Techniques on Mandibular Mobility, Cervical Joint Position Sense, Jaw Function and Anxiety Levels in Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Temporomandibular Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
Joint mobilization and soft tissue mobilization improved mandibular mobility, cervical proprioception, jaw function and anxiety levels in rheumatoid arthritis patients with temporomandibular disorders compared to the control group. ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to compare the effects of soft tissue mobilization (STM) and joint mobilization (JM ...
Kübra Aktaş, Hakan Polat, Tuba Maden, Burhan Fatih Koçyiğit   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using thermal imaging to monitor the treatment of latent myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius [PDF]

, 2020
Clinically, latent myofascial trigger points are characterized as hyperirritable points located within taut bands of skeletal muscles or fascia. These points may cause referred pain, local tenderness and autonomic changes when manually stimulated.
M Soares, A Seixas, R Vardasca, J Gabriel, S Rodrigues   +4 more
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Examining Laterality in Masticatory Myofascial Pain

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
Objective: To characterize and compare unilateral and bilateral Masticatory Myofascial Pain (MMP) in a clinical cohort. Methods: Patients with MMP according to the RDC‐TMD were recruited over a 2‐year period. Data were analysed with univariable analyses followed by a binary logistic regression model, with pain laterality as the dependent variable ...
Rafael Benoliel, Yaron Haviv, Shai Levi, Galit Almoznino, Andra Rettman, Yair Sharav   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Individuals With Myofascial Pain and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
This randomized controlled trial compared a supervised telerehabilitation program with a home‐based exercise program in individuals with myofascial temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Fifty participants completed a six‐week multicomponent exercise program including jaw mobility, cervical exercises, posture training, breathing‐relaxation, and self‐massage
Naile Fazlıoğlu, Begüm Kara Kaya, Nükhet Kütük, Buket Akıncı   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Finding the Most Effective Treatment Method of Myofascial Trigger Points: A Systematic Review

, 2021
Objective: This systematic review focused toward finding the most effective treatment option of Myofascial Trigger Points of the common types (dry needling, compression, ultrasound, etc.).
Pierson, Kendyl
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Electromyography Frequency Spectrum Is a Better Indicator of Sleep Bruxism Severity Related to Temporomandibular Disorder Pain Than Conventional Masticatory Muscle Activation and Bruxism Time Indices—A Pilot Study

Journal of Sleep Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sleep bruxism (SB) has been reportedly associated with temporomandibular disorder (TMD); however, solid evidence is lacking. Previous studies have primarily used traditional metrics, such as the masticatory muscle activity (MMA) index and bruxism time index (BTI) to investigate the link between SB and TMD.
Minna Pitkänen, Miro Rytkönen, Tomi Miettinen, Jari Ahlberg, Frank Lobbezoo, Katja Myllymaa, Juha Töyräs, Timo Leppänen, Sami Myllymaa   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pengaruh Myofascial Release Terhadap Pengurangan Nyeri Pada Myofascial Trigger Points Syndrome Otot Upper Trapezius Pada Pembatik Di Desa Jarum Bayat [PDF]

, 2015
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, Dwi Kurniawati, SST.FT, M.Kes, INDRIYANI, KHOIRIYAH NISA’, , Maskun Pudjianto, SMPh., S.Pd., M.Kes   +2 more
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Chronic idiopathic urinary retention and Fowler's syndrome in women: A multidisciplinary framework for assessment and nonsurgical management

BJUI Compass, Volume 7, Issue 7, July 2026.
Abstract Chronic idiopathic urinary retention and Fowler's syndrome are a debilitating problem primarily affecting women, characterised by an inability to urinate in the absence of any identifiable structural or other cause. An increasingly wide range of multifactorial predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating biopsychosocial factors are being ...
Sarah McRae, Caoimhe McLoughlin, Carolyn Davie, Claire Hentzen, Dani Coombe, Claire Todd, Clare Nicholson, Beatrice Garcin, Glenn Nielsen, Helen Simpson, Laura McWhirter, Helen Jinadu, Jalesh Panicker, Anne Sanderson, Alan Carson, Martine Cornillet, Miriam Gamble, Voula Granitsiosis, Sioned Hancock, Collete Haslam, Leila Heelas, Victoria Hulman, Emily Jay, Mahreen Pakzad, Caroline Selai, Natalia Vasquez, Louise Young, Jon Stone, Ingrid Hoeritzauer   +28 more
wiley   +1 more source