Myofascial Trigger Points: Translating Molecular Theory into Manual Therapy
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Myofascial Trigger points: an evidence-informed review
Address all correspondence and request for reprints to: Jan Dommerholt Bethesda Physiocare, Inc. 7830 Old Georgetown Road, Suite C-15 Bethesda, MD 20814-2440 [email protected] Abstract: This article provides a best evidence-informed review of the current scientific understanding of myofascial trigger points with regard to their etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical implication...
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تاریخ انتشار 2009