Prevalence of myofascial trigger points in non-specific neck or shoulder pain among University students
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High prevalence of shoulder girdle muscles with myofascial trigger points in patients with shoulder pain
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. Furthermore, there is little evidence supporting the effectiveness of current treatment protocols. Although myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are rarely mentioned in relation to shoulder pain, the...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal Medical and Exercise Science
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2455-0159
DOI: 10.36678/ijmaes.2016.v02i02.001