A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature - July 2016

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2016 Jul;20(3):657-71. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.07.009. Epub 2016 Jul 27.

Abstract

The overview of the myofascial pain literature includes a wide variety of basic and clinical studies, ranging from assessing muscle activation patterns to the impact of platelet-rich plasma injections. Contributions to the literature once again came from all corners of the world, such as Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and the USA. A total of 30 papers are included in this overview.

Keywords: Dry needling; Manual therapy; Myofascial pain syndrome; Trigger points.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Therapy / methods*
  • Athletic Tape
  • Headache / therapy
  • Humans
  • Low Back Pain / therapy
  • Low-Level Light Therapy / methods
  • Musculoskeletal Manipulations / methods*
  • Myofascial Pain Syndromes / therapy*
  • Needles
  • Osteoarthritis / therapy
  • Pain Management / methods
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Spinal Diseases / therapy
  • Trigger Points / physiopathology*
  • Ultrasonic Therapy / methods
  • Whiplash Injuries / therapy