Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyKinesio taping versus dry needling in the treatment of myofascial pain of the upper trapezius muscle: A randomized, single blind (evaluator), prospective study.
Although a number of therapeutic interventions for trigger-point inactivation have been studied, it remains controversial which intervention is better. ⋯ Kinesio taping may be a choice of trigger point inactivation in patients who do not want to be needled or who show contraindication(s) to treatments other than kinesio taping.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of pressure release, phonophoresis and dry needling in treatment of latent myofascial trigger point of upper trapezius muscle.
Latent myofascial trigger point (LMTP) is a small hypersensitive area in skeletal muscles that becomes painful under compression or stimulation. LMTPs are relevant for various musculoskeletal disorders. Although several treatments have been introduced to treat LMTP, the most efficient one is yet to be found. ⋯ Considering the significant, positive effects of all three methods, dry needling and phonophoresis seem to be more effective than pressure release.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialDoes kinesiotaping increase the efficacy of lidocaine injection in myofascial pain syndrome treatment? A randomized controlled study.
Myofascial pain syndrome is a common form of musculoskeletal disorder that originates from a painful site in a muscle or related fascia. There are various non-invasive and invasive treatment methods. ⋯ This study indicated that kinesiotaping may be useful to increase the efficacy of myofascial trigger point lidocaine injection in myofascial pain syndrome.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudySquatting versus squatting with hip adduction in management of patellofemoral osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial.
Patellofemoral osteoarthritis is a common presentation in the outpatients' physical therapy clinics. The muscle imbalance between the vastus medialis oblique and vastus lateralis muscles is one of the main factors that lead to the development of this condition. ⋯ Both a traditional physical therapy program in addition to squatting exercise and a traditional physical therapy program in addition to squatting exercise with hip adduction are effective in reduction of pain intensity increases performance of functional activities, and vastus medialis oblique amplitude. However, there is no superiority of one program over the other.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effects of shock wave and dry needling on active trigger points of upper trapezius muscle in patients with non-specific neck pain: A randomized clinical trial.
Chronic neck pain is associated with various myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). ⋯ Both ESWT and DN can be employed to treat MTrPs of the upper trapezius muscle in patients with NSNP.