High prevalence of shoulder girdle muscles with myofascial trigger points in patients with shoulder pain

High prevalence of shoulder girdle muscles with myofascial trigger points in patients with shoulder pain

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Shoulder pain is reported to be highly prevalent and tends to be recurrent or persistent despite medical treatment. The pathophysiological mechanisms of shoulder pain are poorly understood. Furthermore, there is little evidence suppo...

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Main Authors: Wensing Michel, Stegenga Boudewijn, Dommerholt Jan, Bron Carel, Oostendorp Rob AB
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
myofascial
pain
trigger points
prevalence
shoulder
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/139

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