The intent of this article is to discuss the evolving role of the myofascial trigger point (MTrP)
in myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) from both a historical and scientific perspective. MTrPs …

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is described as the sensory, motor, and autonomic
symptoms caused by myofascial trigger points (TrPs). Knowing the potential causes of TrPs …

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

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 …

Sarrafzadeh J, Ahmadi A, Yassin M. The effects of pressure release, phonophoresis of
hydrocortisone, and ultrasound on upper trapezius latent myofascial trigger point …

Abstract Purpose of Review We discuss the need for a mechanism-based diagnostic
framework with a focus on the development of objective measures (eg, biomarkers) that can …

This study systematically reviewed the published literature on the objective characterization
of myofascial pain syndrome and myofascial trigger points using imaging methods. PubMed …

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

Myofascial pain is a common clinical condition, whereby accurate physical examination is
usually considered as the cornerstone to identify/diagnose the “trigger point complex,” that …

BACKGROUND: Infrared thermography is recognized as a viable method for evaluation of
subjects with myofascial pain. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to assess the …