ReviewCurrent pain and headache reports2013
Clinical implication of latent myofascial trigger point.
Review in Current pain and headache reports, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 32 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Comparison of Effectiveness of Two Different Stretching Exercises Combined With Pressure Release Technique on Latent Trigger Points in The Pectoralis Minor Muscle
Efficacy of Psoas Muscle Release in Young Adults With Non-specific Mechanical Low Back Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial
Who cites it
32 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 106 citations in OpenAlex.
- The efficacy of intramuscular electrical stimulation in the management of patients with myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review.Chiropractic & manual therapies · 2021Pooled it
- The prevalence of myofascial trigger points in neck and shoulder-related disorders: a systematic review of the literature.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2018Pooled it
- Effects of Repeated Injection of 1% Lidocaine vs. Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Treating Myofascial Trigger Points: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2022Trial
- Effects of Dry Needling on Neuromuscular Control of Ankle Stabilizer Muscles and Center of Pressure Displacement in Basketball Players with Chronic Ankle Instability: A Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Trial
- Evaluation of the Combination of Muscle Energy Technique and Trigger Point Therapy in Asymptomatic Individuals with a Latent Trigger Point.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Trial
- Responsiveness of Myofascial Trigger Points to Single and Multiple Trigger Point Release Massages: A Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial.American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation · 2017Trial
- Comparative Effectiveness of Massage Gun and Myofascial Release Technique for Releasing Latent Trigger Points of Calf Muscle: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Health science reports · 2026Article
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- Dry needling in the management of chronic tension-type headache associated with levator scapulae syndrome: A case report.Clinical case reports · 2024Article
- Study on the effect of blood flow restriction training combined with IASTAM on ankle strength and function intervention in athletes with chronic ankle instability in sport dance events.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Effect of 6-week BFRT combined with IASTAM therapy on international standard dancers with chronic ankle instability.Frontiers in physiology · 2024Article
- Effects of Myofascial Induction Therapy on Ankle Range of Motion and Pressure Pain Threshold in Trigger Points of the Gastrocnemius-A Clinical Trial.Biomedicines · 2023Article
- Effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization combined with blood flow restriction training on function, pain and strength of patients with patellofemoral joint pain.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- Evidence for an association of serum microanalytes and myofascial pain syndrome.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- Cannabidiol for musculoskeletal regenerative medicine.Experimental biology and medicine (Maywood, N.J.) · 2023Review
- A comparative study of the efficacy of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and massage techniques in patients with patellofemoral joint pain.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Article
- Sensory and emotional responses to deep pressure stimulation at myofascial trigger points: a pilot study.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2023Article
- Pressure Pain Threshold of the Upper Trapezius Trigger Point: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Baseline Values and Their Modification after Physical Therapy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
- Effectiveness of Dry Needling of Myofascial Trigger Points in the Triceps Surae Muscles: Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling on Strength Measurements and Activation Levels of the Gluteus Medius: A Quasi-Experimental Randomized Control Study.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2022Article
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2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are hyperirritable points located within a taut band of skeletal muscle or fascia, which cause referred pain, local tenderness and autonomic changes when compressed. There are fundamental differences between the effects produced by the two basic types of MTrPs (active and latent). Active trigger points (ATrPs) usually produce referred pain and tenderness. In contrast, latent trigger points (LTrPs) are foci of hyperirritability in a taut band of muscle, which are clinically associated with a local twitch response, tenderness and/or referred pain upon manual examination. LTrPs may be found in many pain-free skeletal muscles and may be "activated" and converted to ATrPs by continuous detrimental stimuli. ATrPs can be inactivated by different treatment strategies; however, they never fully disappear but rather convert to the latent form. Therefore, the diagnosis and treatment of LTrPs is important. This review highlights the clinical implication of LTrPs.
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