2001
DOI: 10.1016/s0304-3959(01)00325-6
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Abstract: Myofascial trigger points (TrPs) have been clinically described as discrete areas of muscle tenderness presenting in taut bands of skeletal muscle. Using well-defined clinical criteria, prior investigations have demonstrated interrater reliability in the diagnosis of TrPs within a given muscle. No reports exist, however, with respect to the precision with which experienced clinicians can determine the anatomic locations of TrPs within a muscle. This paper details a study wherein four trained clinicians achieve… Show more

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“…The principal investigator palpated and marked the MTrP. 36 Three measurements of cervical ROMs (cervical extension, cervical rotation to ipsilateral side and cervical lateral flexion to contralateral side) were made using a two-arm portable universal goniometer (DN FORMED Brno,s.p.o, Hudcova 76a, 612 48, Brno-Medlánky). The accuracy and reliability of the universal goniometer to measure cervical movements has been established.…”
Section: Measurementsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The principal investigator palpated and marked the MTrP. 36 Three measurements of cervical ROMs (cervical extension, cervical rotation to ipsilateral side and cervical lateral flexion to contralateral side) were made using a two-arm portable universal goniometer (DN FORMED Brno,s.p.o, Hudcova 76a, 612 48, Brno-Medlánky). The accuracy and reliability of the universal goniometer to measure cervical movements has been established.…”
Section: Measurementsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This study recruited subjects with active MTrP in the upper trapezius muscle as it is most frequently affected and commonly cited in clinical settings 22) . The subjects were suffering from pain, even at rest, a likely reason for them seeking treatment.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The STR group had 3 subjects with MTrP in the left and 7 subjects with MTrP in the right upper trapezius muscles, while the other group had 5 subjects with MTrP in the left and 5 subjects with MTrP in the right upper trapezius muscles. All subjects were selected according to the following criteria: a) complaints of constant pain or altered sensation in the expected distribution of the referred pain zone of the upper trapezius muscle 1,22) ; b) presence of a palpable taut band in the muscle identified by comparison with the other side and of at least one point exquisite spot tenderness at along its length 1,13,22) ; c) and presenting some degrees of restriction of neck movement or regular stretching pattern 15,16) . The subjects were excluded from the study if they had any of the following criteria: a) signs of nerve root irritation 12) ; b) a history of systemic disease or injury in the upper quarter musculoskeletal system which may cause instability or limitation of the movement 15) .…”
Section: Subjectsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The biomechanical re- pain [9][10][11][12]. Considering this findings, in our study, 32 manipulations were performed on the upper thoracic 33 spine, the cervical spine and the temporomandibular 34 joint (TMJ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 97%