Effects of dry needling on mechanical and contractile properties of the upper trapezius with latent myofascial trigger points: A randomized controlled trial

Sánchez-Infante, Jorge; Bravo‐Sànchez, Alfredo; Jiménez, F.; Abián‐Vicén, Javier

doi:10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102456

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Effects of dry needling on mechanical and contractile properties of the upper trapezius with latent myofascial trigger points: A randomized controlled trial

Published in Musculoskeletal Science and Practice • Sep 3, 2021

Authors:

Jorge Sánchez-Infante

Alfredo Bravo‐Sànchez

F. Jiménez

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Latent trigger point (LTrP) can cause motor dysfunction and disturb normal patterns of motor recruitment. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effects of DN in the upper trapezius (UT) LTrP on pain and the mechanical and contractile properties of the muscle. DESIGN: A randomized, double-blinded, pa...

Subject

Dry needling

Medicine

Placebo

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