Myofascial pain
8 studies on Myofascial pain — reviewed, translated, woven together.
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- 2024
Summaries of the Padua symposium on myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, and fascial pain disorders, June 2023, 2023
Robert Gerwin, Antonio Stecco, Carla Stecco, James FrictonThis summary from the 2023 Padua symposium highlights current research on myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, and fascial disorders. The included studies range from the role of trigger points in headaches and knee osteoarthr…
- 2023
Immediate Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Fascial Fibroblasts: An In Vitro Study, 2022
Carmelo Pirri, Caterina Fede, Lucia Petrelli, Enrico De Rose, Carlo Biz, Diego Guidolin, Raffaele De Caro, Carla SteccoThis laboratory study (in vitro) investigated how extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) affects human fascial fibroblasts. Researchers found that immediately following treatment, the cells began producing small vesic…
- 2021
Myofascial pain in females and personalized care: The key role played by sex hormones
Caterina Fede, Carmelo Pirri, Raffaele De Caro, Carla SteccoBased on its title, this publication appears to explore the relationship between sex hormones and myofascial pain specifically in females. The authors suggest that hormonal factors play a key role in this type of pain.…
- 2018
Immediate effects of self-myofascial release on latent trigger point sensitivity: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Jan Wilke, Lutz Vogt, Winfried BanzerThis randomized, placebo-controlled trial examined whether foam rolling could immediately reduce sensitivity in latent trigger points. Researchers compared 90 seconds of static compression, dynamic rolling, and a placeb…
- 2017
Concurrent validity of pain scales in individuals with myofascial pain and fibromyalgia
Scott W Cheatham, Morey J Kolber, Monique Mokha, William J HanneyResearchers investigated the reliability of two common tools for measuring pain: the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), where patients rate pain from 0 to 10, and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The study included 60 part…
- 2014
Mechanisms of Myofascial Pain
M Saleet JafriThis 2014 narrative review discusses the potential causes of myofascial pain. Myofascial pain syndrome is a common condition involving painful trigger points in muscle, but its precise mechanisms are not well understood…
- 2014
Clinical Relevance of Fascial Tissue and Dysfunctions
Werner Klingler, M Velders, K Hoppe, M Pedro, Robert SchleipFascia is a continuous network of connective tissue that supports the entire body. Traditionally seen as a passive structure, recent research shows it plays a more active role. Fascia contains contractile elements that…
- 2011
Hyaluronan within fascia in the etiology of myofascial pain
Carla Stecco, R Stern, A Porzionato, V Macchi, S Masiero, Antonio Stecco, R De CaroIn this cadaver and ultrasound study, researchers examined the composition of deep fascia. They identified layers of hyaluronan (HA), a lubricating substance, between the fascia and muscle, as well as between the fascia…
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