Background: A 2007 American College of Physicians guideline addressed
nonpharmacologic treatment options for low back pain. New evidence is now available …

Objective To provide evidence for the existence of 6 myofascial meridians proposed by
Myers based on anatomic dissection studies. Data Sources Relevant articles published …

Introduction Myofascial release (MFR) is a form of manual therapy that involves the
application of a low load, long duration stretch to the myofascial complex, intended to restore …

Background Low‐back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and costly musculoskeletal
problems in modern society. It is experienced by 70% to 80% of adults at some time in their …

Abstract Purpose of Review Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a musculoskeletal pain
condition that stems from localized, taut regions of skeletal muscle and fascia, termed trigger …

Background Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a frequent cause of disability and it represents
a medical, social and economic burden globally. Therefore, we assessed effectiveness of …

Objectives To investigate the efficacy of interventions for the prevention and treatment of low
back pain in nurses. Design Systematic review. Data sources The review was registered on …

Background Self myofascial release (SMR) via a tennis ball to the plantar aspect of the foot
is widely used and advocated to increase flexibility and range of movement further along the …

Objective The purpose of this meta-analytic review was to quantitatively examine the effects
of myofascial release technique (MFR) on pain intensity, back disability, lumbar range of …

Surgeons face hazardous working conditions due to ergonomic deficiencies found
throughout the operating room. More than 80% of surgeons have succumbed to a work …