Orthopedic & Muscular System: Current Research
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ISSN: 2161-0533
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ISSN: 2161-0533
+44-77-2385-9429
Vilma Dudonienė
Lithuania
Research Article
The Effectiveness of Different Physical Therapy Techniques for Relieving Pain and Increasing Neck Range of Motion in Patients with Diagnosed Latent Myofascial Trigger Points
Author(s): EglÃÂ LendraitienÃÂ, DovilÃÂ BagdonaitÃÂ, Daiva PetruševiÃÂienÃÂ, Vilma DudonienÃÂ and Vitas LendraitisEglÄ LendraitienÄ, DovilÄ BagdonaitÄ, Daiva PetruševiÄienÄ, Vilma DudonienÄ and Vitas Lendraitis
Aim:
Researchers are demonstrating increasing interest in latent myofascial trigger points (LMTP) because of their significantly higher prevalence, compared to active myofascial trigger points (AMTP). Even though LMTP are quite prevalent and are important for muscle function, their effect is essentially under-researched due the lack of studies in the area. The aim is to compare the effectiveness of different physical therapy techniques for relieving pain and increasing neck range of motion in patients with diagnosed latent myofascial trigger points.
Population:
The study included 27 volunteers (group I – 15 subjects, and group II – 12 subjects) with at least one LMTP in the upper part of the trapezius muscle and without any health problems that could affect the results of the study.
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DOI:
10.4172/2161-0533.1000246