Trigger points (TrP) are hyperirritable spots in a taut band of a skeletal muscle, which usually
have referred pain. There is controversy over whether TrP are a peripheral or central …

Objective A systematic review was performed to evaluate the existing evidence related to the
prevalence, incidence, localization, and pathophysiology of myofascial trigger points …

The study aimed to assess the effects of compression trigger point therapy on the stiffness of
the trapezius muscle in professional basketball players (Part A), and the reliability of the …

Postural habits and repetitive motion contribute toward the progress of myofascial pain by
affecting overload on specific muscles, the quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle being the most …

Objective To evaluate muscle activation patterns and co-contraction around the knee in
response to walking with modified gait patterns in patients with medial compartment knee …

Objective: Myofascial pain is a chronic pain disorder characterized by the presence of
painful localized regions of stiff muscle and/or myofascial trigger points. Intramuscular …

Objective: Several diagnostic methods have been used in the identification of mechanical
properties of skeletal muscle, including myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), however, they are …

Background and Purpose Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is widely prevalent in the
general population; some reports estimate its prevalence ranges from 9 to 85%. Among the …

Background: An increasing number of people suffer from neck pain due to life style and
prolonged use of computers. Research has revealed that myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) …

Objective The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical
nerve stimulation and interferential therapy (IFT) both in combination with hot pack …