Skeletal muscle contractility, self-reported pain and tissue sensitivity in females with neck/shoulder pain and upper Trapezius myofascial trigger points– a randomized intervention study
Open Access
- 25 November 2012
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Chiropractic & Manual Therapies
- Vol. 20 (1) , 36
Abstract
In relation to Myofascial Triggerpoints (MFTrPs) of the upper Trapezius, this study explored muscle contractility characteristics, the occurrence of post-intervention muscle soreness and the effect of dry needling on muscle contractile characteristics and clinical outcomes.Keywords
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