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 Muscle energy techniques are applied to reduce pain and increase range of
motion. These are applied to a variety of pathological conditions and on asymptomatic …

Background: Non-specific neck pain (NNP) affects 30–50% of the general population, and it
often leads to severe disability. Several manual therapy techniques are available to reduce …

Objectives: The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the long-term
clinical effect of dry needling with two-week and three-month follow up, on individuals with …

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: Acupuncture techniques are commonly used as initial treatments for myofascial
pain syndrome. Objective: This study aimed to assess and compare the efficacy and safety …

Background A variety of interventions has been proposed for symptomatology relief in
primary headaches. Among these, manual trigger points (TrPs) treatment gains popularity …

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

Background: The etiology of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is inconclusive, but central
mechanisms are well accepted for this pain condition. Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is …

Question: Among people with myofascial pain, does exercise reduce the intensity of the pain
and disability? Design: Systematic review of randomised and quasi-randomised controlled …