Introduction Hyperexcitability of the central nervous system has been suggested to play an
important role in pain experienced by patients with unilateral shoulder pain. A systematic …

Study Design Systematic review. Objectives To elucidate if there is sensitization of the
nervous system in those with persistent rotator cuff (shoulder), lateral elbow, patellar, and …

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 …

Study Design Randomized controlled trial. Objective To evaluate the effects of an exercise
protocol, with and without manual therapy, on scapular kinematics, function, pain, and …

Objective: The objective of this study was to conduct an updated systematic review of
diagnostic criteria for myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) used in clinical trials of physical …

Background Shoulder pain is a common health problem in which changes in shoulder
structure cannot always explain the patient's perceived pain. Central sensitization (CS) …

Abstract Study Design Parallel-group intervention with repeated measures. Introduction
Shortening of the pectoralis minor (PM) may contribute to alterations in scapular kinematics …

Excessive mechanical loading is considered the major cause of rotator cuff tendinopathy.
Although tendon problems are very common, they are not always easy to treat. Eccentric …

Introduction: Peripheral and central sensitization are neurophysiological processes that can
prolong painful conditions. Painful shoulder conditions are often persistent, perhaps due to …

Background Shoulder pain is a common problem imposing a considerable burden on the
affected person and society. Since interventions targeting traditional musculoskeletal …