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

Objective To determine if positional release therapy (PRT) or therapeutic massage (TM) was
more effective in the treatment of trigger and tender points in the upper trapezius muscle …

Effects of sternocleidomastoid muscle and suboccipital muscl... : Medicine Effects of
sternocleidomastoid muscle and suboccipital muscle soft tissue release on muscle hardness …

Background: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) has an impact on physical health and quality
of life for patients, with various noninvasive methods used for relieving myofascial pain. The …

Objectives: Myofascial trigger points (MTPs) are one of the most important causes of
musculoskeletal pain. Evidence has suggested a positive effect of manual therapy in the …

Background: Myofascial pain syndrome is one of the most common complaints in patients
referring to orthopedic treatment centers. The present study aimed to examine the effects of …

Introduction: Education professionals are one of the most important occupational groups and
represents one of the main parts of the economy of modern society. The vocal demands …

Background Computer professionals often develop a forward head posture due to
prolonged hours of computer use, leading to neck pain. Instrument-assisted soft tissue …

Materials and Methods: Sixty participants with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points
(MTrPs)'participated in this study. Subjects were randomly classified into two groups (30 in …