Journal of bodywork and movement therapies
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Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are one of the most common and important causes of musculoskeletal pain. Ultrasound is a useful modality in examining musculoskeletal disorders. By applying compressive stress and observing changes in ultrasound images, the elastic modulus (Young's modulus) can be calculated. Our objective was to develop a novel method to distinguish MTrPs from normal tissues. ⋯ This study presents a new method for the quantitative measurement of the elastic modulus of MTrP, thereby distinguishing MTrPs from normal adjacent muscular tissue, with more simplicity and lower cost, compared to other ultrasound methods.
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The majority of papers included in the quarterly review discuss various aspects of dry needling (DN), which continues to be of interest to researchers and clinicians. A study by Liu et al. is the first paper to examine the effects of DN of acetylcholine, esterase and receptors. ⋯ A paper by Hightower and colleagues found an intriguing link between low magnesium levels in the drink water supply, vitamin D, and myofascial pain, cancer, tendon ruptures, and colon polyps. Contributions originated in the Brazil, China, Germany, Iran, India, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and the US.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Ischemic compression and kinesiotherapy on chronic myofascial pain in breast cancer survivors.
assess the effects of ischemic compression and kinesiotherapy on the rehabilitation of breast cancer survivors with chronic myofascial pain. ⋯ Ischemic compression associated with kinesiotherapy increases the pressure pain threshold on the myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle and reduces the intensity of pain in breast cancer survivors with myofascial pain.
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The analysis of heart rate variability is important to the investigation of stimuli from the autonomic nervous system. Osteopathy is a form of treatment that can influence this system in healthy individuals as well as those with a disorder or disease. ⋯ Based on the findings, osteopathy exerts an influence on the autonomic nervous system depending on the stimulation site and type. A greater parasympathetic response was found when stimulation was performed in the cervical and lumbar regions, whereas a greater sympathetic response was found when stimulation was performed in the thoracic region.
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This study aimed to compare the prevalence of pelvic musculoskeletal dysfunctions in women with and without Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP). ⋯ Higher frequency of pelvic musculoskeletal dysfunctions in women with CPP suggests the value of routine musculoskeletal examinations for earlier diagnosis of musculoskeletal originated CPP and effective management of these patients.