Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
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This cluster of papers focuses on the biochemical milieu, diagnosis, management, and treatment of myofascial pain syndrome, with an emphasis on myofascial trigger points, dry needling, fascial plasticity, and the use of ultrasound technology. It also explores the role of botulinum toxin, connective tissue, and neurobiological explanations in understanding and addressing myofascial pain.
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myofascial trigger points; myofascial pain syndrome; dry needling; trigger points; myofascial release; myofascial pain; fascia; upper trapezius; hamstring flexibility; trigger point therapy; trigger point injection; muscle energy technique; hamstring tightness; soft tissue mobilization; foam rolling; instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization; self-myofascial release; ischemic compression; latent trigger points; thoracolumbar fascia; trigger point dry needling; muscle tightness; myofascial therapy; local twitch response; deep fascia
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Morton address: 38285048574960199 · morton4x16-v1
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