Background Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a common, overlooked, and
underdiagnosed condition and has significant burden. MPS is often dismissed by clinicians …

This study aims to analyze the effects of Dry Needling (DN) for the release of myofascial
trigger points (MTrPs) in the triceps surae muscles (TSM). A systematic review was …

Background/objective: Since, to our knowledge, the effects of dry needling (DN) on active
myofascial trigger point (MTrP) stiffness have not been analyzed previously with shear wave …

Since manual palpation is a subjective procedure for identifying and differentiate Myofascial
Trigger Points-MTrPs-, the use of Shear Wave Elastography-SWE-as an objective alternative …

Abstract Background Latent trigger point (LTrP) can cause motor dysfunction and disturb
normal patterns of motor recruitment. Objective To analyze the effects of DN in the upper …

Abstract Introduction: Latent Myofascial Trigger point is a musculoskeletal disorder and a
component of myofascial pain syndrome. The literature suggests Myofascial Pain syndrome …

Acupuncture is a minimally invasive therapeutic method that uses small caliber needles
while inserting them through the skin into various areas of the body. Some empirical studies …

Background Latent and active myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in knee-associated muscles
may play a key role in pain management among patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The …

Referred pain/sensation provoked by trigger points suits the nociplastic pain criteria. There
is a debate over whether trigger points are related to a peripheral phenomenon or central …

The aim of this study was to compare the acute effects of compression contrast therapy (CT)
and dry needling therapy (DN) on muscle tension (MT), muscle strength (Fmax), pressure …