Comparative effects of Bowen therapy and tennis ball technique on pain and functional disability in patients with thoracic myofascial pain syndrome

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Ultrasound-guided rhomboid intercostal block for myofascial pain syndrome: a prospective clinical study

Selin Guven Kose et al.

Summary: The study demonstrated that ultrasound-guided RIB could improve neck function, quality of life, and patient satisfaction in patients with MPS, leading to a significant decrease in pain intensity and neck disability index.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (2022)

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Effects of myofascial release with tennis ball on spasticity and motor functions of upper limb in patients with chronic stroke A randomized controlled trial

Rutu J. Parikh et al.

Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of myofascial release with a tennis ball on spasticity and motor functions of the upper extremity in patients with chronic stroke. The results showed that myofascial release performed with a tennis ball in conjunction with conventional physiotherapy has more beneficial effects on spasticity and motor functions of the upper extremity in patients with chronic stroke compared to conventional therapy alone.

MEDICINE (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Assessing the Functional Status of Patients with Chronic Pain-Cross Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Serbian Version of the Pain Disability Questionnaire

Aleksandar Knezevic et al.

Summary: The study successfully translated the PDQ into Serbian and validated its psychometric properties. The PDQ-Serb showed excellent internal consistency and favorable test-retest reliability, as well as significant correlations with other standard measurement tools in the study.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Rheumatology

Re-Examining Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Toward Biomarker Development and Mechanism-Based Diagnostic Criteria

Felipe C. K. Duarte et al.

Summary: The review emphasizes the need for a mechanism-based diagnostic framework for myofascial pain syndrome, including the development of potential biomarkers. It discusses the current understanding of MPS pathophysiology and potential biomarkers, and also highlights the goal of incorporating these markers into new diagnostic criteria.

CURRENT RHEUMATOLOGY REPORTS (2021)

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Review Rehabilitation

Comparison of dry needling and trigger point manual therapy in patients with neck and upper back myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jennalyn Lew et al.

Summary: This systematic review compared the effects of dry needling (DN) and trigger point manual therapy (TPMT) in patients with myofascial pain syndrome of the neck and upper back. The analysis of six randomized controlled trials showed that both DN and TPMT can improve pain and function in the short to medium term, with no significant difference between the two interventions.

JOURNAL OF MANUAL & MANIPULATIVE THERAPY (2021)

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OPTIMAL DURATION OF STRETCHING EXERCISE IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

Sameeha S. Mansoori et al.

Summary: The study found that stretching the cervical muscles for 30 seconds was optimal in improving pain and pressure sensation in patients with chronic myofascial pain syndrome, while minimizing negative effects on neural function.

JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE (2021)

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