Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effectiveness of trigger point treatment in rotator cuff pathology: A randomized controlled double-blind study.
Studies have emphasized the importance of the presence of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in patients with rotator cuff pathologies and the high frequency of MTrPs in rotator cuff muscles. ⋯ A six-week course of IC helps treat active MTrPs. A standard conservative treatment program reduced pain and increased function; the addition of MTrP treatment did not improve clinical outcomes in patients with rotator cuff pathologies.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Comparative Study Controlled Clinical TrialPercutaneous injection of autologous platelet-rich fibrin versus platelet-rich plasma in sacroiliac joint dysfunction: An applied comparative study.
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a common cause of low back pain. Injection of autologous platelet rich fibrin (PRF) and platelet rich plasma (PRP) in the affected joint is a new option in this disorder management. ⋯ Participants who received SIJ PRF experienced significant clinical improvement compared to those who received PRP in the late follow-up.
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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.