Background Self-myofascial release (SMFR) is a type of myofascial release performed by
the individual themselves rather than by a clinician, typically using a tool. Objectives To …

Background: Wet needling uses hollow-bore needles to deliver corticosteroids, anesthetics,
sclerosants, botulinum toxins, or other agents. In contrast, dry needling requires the insertion …

Objective There is no consensus on the essential diagnostic criteria for diagnosing a trigger
point (TrP). In fact, a variety of diagnostic criteria are currently being used. Our aim was to …

Background The aim of the present study was to determine the acute effect of rolling
massage on pressure pain threshold (PPT) in individuals with tender spots in their plantar …

The myofascial trigger point phenomenon has good face validity and is clinically relevant.
Clinicians are encouraged to consider the contribution of myofascial trigger points to the …

Background Clinical examination findings are used in primary care to give an initial
diagnosis to patients with low back pain and related leg symptoms. The purpose of this study …

The theory of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) caused by trigger points (TrPs) seeks to
explain the phenomena of muscle pain and tenderness in the absence of evidence for local …

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a broad group of clinical problems involving the
masticatory musculature, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), surrounding bony and soft …

Written by a foremost expert in the field, this hands-on, evidence-based guide describes how
to conduct a comprehensive forensic neuropsychological evaluation and provide expert …

Objective To retrieve, appraise, and synthesize the results of studies on the prevalence of
active and latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in subjects with spinal pain disorders …