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 …

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 …

METHODS: A total of 215 university students (155 females and 60 males) who were
between 18–25 years of age participated in the study. Using the Addiction Profile Index …

Abstract Background Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are hyperirritable spots located in
taut bands of muscle fibres. Electrophysiological studies indicate that abnormal electrical …

Background Latent trigger points have been identified as a source of impaired muscle
function giving rise to a reduction in force production and alterations in muscle activation …

Abstract Background Latent trigger point (LTrP) can cause motor dysfunction and disturb
normal patterns of motor recruitment. Objective To analyze the effects of DN in the upper …

Myofascial pain syndrome is widely considered to be among the most prevalent pain
conditions, both in the community and in specialized pain clinics. While myofascial pain …

Background: Caregiving for people with cancer can cause chronic back pain (CBP) in family
caregivers, but little is known about the associated caregiving-related factors. The study aim …

Awakening to acupuncture as neuromodulation permanently transformed my teaching and
practice. In contrast to the early days of my acupuncture education, when I hungrily …

Objective To determine the factors predicting the presence and number of latent trigger
points (LTrPs) in healthy individuals. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Local faculty of …