Myofascial pain syndrome is a pain condition characterized by the presence of trigger
points. Current evidence, mostly experimental studies, clearly supports a role of trigger …

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 …

Dry needling is a common treatment technique in orthopedic manual physical therapy.
Although various dry needling approaches exist, the more common and best supported …

Myofascial pain is one of the most common causes of pain. The diagnosis of myofascial pain
syndrome (MPS) is made by muscle palpation. The source of the pain in MPS is the …

Background Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that is often chronic or
recurrent. Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) cause shoulder pain and are prevalent in …

Background: Previous research has identified some specific exercises to correct scapular
muscle balance and onset timing in healthy subjects. However, evidence for their …

Objective This study aimed to assess the effects of single and multiple massage treatments
on pressure-pain threshold (PPT) at myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in people with …

Electroencephalography (EEG) and electromyography (EMG) are widespread and well-
known quantitative techniques used for gathering biological signals at cortical and muscular …

Background Shoulder pain is reported to be highly prevalent and tends to be recurrent or
persistent despite medical treatment. The pathophysiological mechanisms of shoulder pain …

Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are hyperirritable points located within a taut band of
skeletal muscle or fascia, which cause referred pain, local tenderness and autonomic …