Thermographic and clinical correlation of myofascial trigger points in the masticatory muscles
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Comparing the Effect of Shockwave Therapy and Low Level Laser on Treatment of the Myofascial Trigger Points of Trapezius Muscles: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Background and Objectives: Muscles are known as organs which can generate pain in human body. Among different types of muscle pain, myofascial trigger points (MTPs) are very common. The aim of this study was comparing the effect of shockwave therapy (SWT) and low level laser therapy (LLLT) on the treatment of the MTPs of trapezius muscles. Materials and Methods: This randomized clinical trial ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Dentomaxillofacial Radiology
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0250-832X,1476-542X
DOI: 10.1259/dmfr/98504520