Background. Chronic non-specific neck pain is a frequent complaint. It is a recognized
medical and socioeconomic problem and a frequent cause of job absenteeism. In recent …

Background Neck and shoulder disorders may be linked to the presence of myofascial
trigger points (MTrPs). These disorders can significantly impact a person's activities of daily …

Objective To investigate the current practice of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) including
current epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis and treatment. Data sources The data analyzed …

Background: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a regional musculoskeletal pain disorder
that is caused by myofascial trigger points. The objective of this study was to determine the …

Objective To determine whether standard evaluations of pain distinguish subjects with no
pain from those with myofascial pain syndromes (MPS) and active myofascial trigger points …

Objectives To determine whether two independent examiners can agree on a diagnosis of
myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). To evaluate interexaminer reliability in identifying …

Over the last few decades, advances have been made in the understanding of myofascial
pain syndrome epidemiology, clinical characteristics and aetiopathogenesis, but many …

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a regional pain disorder that affects every age-group
and is characterized by the presence of trigger points (TrPs) within muscles or fascia. MPS is …

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is characterized by myofascial trigger points and fascial
constrictions. At present, domestic and foreign scholars have not reached a consensus on …

Myofascial syndrome is a common nonarticular local musculoskeletal pain syndrome
caused by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) located at muscle, fascia, or tendinous …