The Location of Peak Upper Trapezius Muscle Activity During Submaximal Contractions is not Associated With the Location of Myofascial Trigger Points
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Intra-rater reliability of an experienced physiotherapist in locating myofascial trigger points in upper trapezius muscle.
OBJECTIVES Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are considered the principal clinical feature of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). An MTrP consists of spot tenderness within a taut band of muscle fibers and its stimulation can produce both local and referred pain. The clinical diagnosis of MPS depends on correct history taking and a physical examination aimed at identifying the presence of MTrP. The...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Clinical Journal of Pain
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0749-8047
DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000373