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Etiology of Myofascial Trigger Points [PDF]
Current Pain and Headache Reports, 2012 Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is described as the sensory, motor, and autonomic symptoms caused by myofascial trigger points (TrPs). Knowing the potential causes of TrPs is important to prevent their development and recurrence, but also to inactivate and eliminate existing TrPs.
Bron, C., Dommerholt, J.D.
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Medicina, 2023 Background and Objectives: Trigger points (TrPs) are prevalent in patients with migraine headaches. Needling interventions targeting TrPs in migraine patients may reduce the intensity and frequency of headaches, yet systematic reviews reveal a lack of ...
Thomas Perreault +5 more
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Reliability of the Infraspinatus Test in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Clinical Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017 Introduction: Recently, a standardized provocation tests for the infraspinatus muscle, the Infraspinatus test (IsT), aimed at clinically confirming Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), was validated in a multiple-blind, controlled study.
Marek A. Meder +3 more
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Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi, 2016 Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the coexistence of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) and cervical disc herniations (CDH) in patients with neck and upper back pain.
Gülcan Öztürk +3 more
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Assessing the Influence of Intermittent Ischemic Compression of Latent Trigger Points on Changes in Range of Lumbar Spine Mobility and Myoelectric Changes in the Erector Spinae Muscle [PDF]
Rehabilitacja Medyczna, 2021 Introduction: Pain in the lumbar spine (L) is a very serious health problem. The appearance of pain in the area of the back muscles with palpable small, sensitive points, may indicate the presence of myofascial trigger points.
Sara Gamrot, Mateusz Pawłowski
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Trigger Points: An Anatomical Substratum [PDF]
BioMed Research International, 2015 This study aimed to bring the trapezius muscle knowledge of the locations where the accessory nerve branches enter the muscle belly to reach the motor endplates and find myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). Although anatomoclinical correlations represent a major feature of MTrP, no previous reports describing the distribution of the accessory nerve ...
Akamatsu, Flávia Emi +6 more
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Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2019 Introduction: Increased tension around masticatory muscles can cause pain disorders in facial part of the skull, temporomandibular joint, supra- and infrahyoid area and cervical spine. Unphisiological muscle work bring up Trigger Points (TrPs).
Magdalena Gębska +3 more
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Ultrasound imaging and guidance in the management of myofascial pain syndrome: a narrative review [PDF]
Journal of Yeungnam Medical ScienceMyofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by muscle pain, tenderness, and trigger points. Ultrasonography has emerged as a key tool for diagnosing and treating MPS owing to its ability to provide precise, minimally
Wei-Ting Wu +3 more
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2011 Background Shoulder pain is reported to be highly prevalent and tends to be recurrent or persistent despite medical treatment. The pathophysiological mechanisms of shoulder pain are poorly understood.
Wensing Michel +4 more
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Immediate Effect of Dry Needling of Tight Hamstrings on Chronic Non specific Low Back Pain and Lumbar Range of Motion: A Quasi-experimental Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic ResearchIntroduction: The lumbar spine provides both stability and mobility while also protects neural structures. Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) is commonly associated with postural dysfunction and reduced core stability, increasing mechanical stress on the ...
Simran Shiv Thapar +1 more
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