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What are myofascial trigger points?
What are myofascial trigger points?
What is the difference between active and latent MTrPs?
What is the difference between active and latent MTrPs?
What is the most widely accepted hypothesis for the pathogenesis of MTrPs?
What is the most widely accepted hypothesis for the pathogenesis of MTrPs?
What is the Swiss approach to treatment of MPS?
What is the Swiss approach to treatment of MPS?
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What is the difference between superficial and deep dry needling?
What is the difference between superficial and deep dry needling?
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What are perpetuating factors in MPS?
What are perpetuating factors in MPS?
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What is the essential diagnostic criteria for MTrPs?
What is the essential diagnostic criteria for MTrPs?
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What are the clinically relevant MTrPs?
What are the clinically relevant MTrPs?
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What are the treatment rules for MPS?
What are the treatment rules for MPS?
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What are myofascial trigger points?
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What is the difference between active and latent MTrPs?
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What is the most widely accepted hypothesis for the pathogenesis of MTrPs?
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What is the Swiss approach to treatment of MPS?
What is the Swiss approach to treatment of MPS?
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What is the difference between superficial and deep dry needling?
What is the difference between superficial and deep dry needling?
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What are perpetuating factors in MPS?
What are perpetuating factors in MPS?
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What is the essential diagnostic criteria for MTrPs?
What is the essential diagnostic criteria for MTrPs?
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What are the clinically relevant MTrPs?
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What are the treatment rules for MPS?
What are the treatment rules for MPS?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs)?
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What is the Energy Crisis Hypothesis regarding the pathogenesis of MTrPs?
What is the Energy Crisis Hypothesis regarding the pathogenesis of MTrPs?
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What is the Integrated Hypothesis regarding the pathogenesis of MTrPs?
What is the Integrated Hypothesis regarding the pathogenesis of MTrPs?
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What is the focus of trigger point pressure release technique?
What is the focus of trigger point pressure release technique?
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What are perpetuating factors that can prevent the healing of MPS?
What are perpetuating factors that can prevent the healing of MPS?
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What are the essential diagnostic criteria for MTrPs?
What are the essential diagnostic criteria for MTrPs?
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What is the Swiss approach to treatment for MPS?
What is the Swiss approach to treatment for MPS?
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What is the difference between superficial and deep dry needling?
What is the difference between superficial and deep dry needling?
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What is the purpose of intratissue percutaneous electrolisis (EPI)?
What is the purpose of intratissue percutaneous electrolisis (EPI)?
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What is Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)?
What is Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)?
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What are Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs)?
What are Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs)?
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What is the Integrated Hypothesis for the pathogenesis of MTrPs?
What is the Integrated Hypothesis for the pathogenesis of MTrPs?
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What is ischemic compression?
What is ischemic compression?
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What are the treatment techniques for MPS?
What are the treatment techniques for MPS?
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What is the Swiss approach to treatment of MPS?
What is the Swiss approach to treatment of MPS?
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What is dry needling?
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What are the invasive treatment options for MPS?
What are the invasive treatment options for MPS?
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What are the rules for the treatment of MPS?
What are the rules for the treatment of MPS?
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What is Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)?
What is Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)?
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What are myofascial trigger points (MTrPs)?
What are myofascial trigger points (MTrPs)?
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What are perpetuating factors in MPS?
What are perpetuating factors in MPS?
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What is the most widely accepted hypothesis for the pathogenesis of MTrPs?
What is the most widely accepted hypothesis for the pathogenesis of MTrPs?
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What is the Swiss approach to treatment of MPS?
What is the Swiss approach to treatment of MPS?
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What is the difference between ischemic compression and trigger point pressure release?
What is the difference between ischemic compression and trigger point pressure release?
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What is the rule for treating MTrPs?
What is the rule for treating MTrPs?
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What is the essential diagnostic criteria for MTrPs?
What is the essential diagnostic criteria for MTrPs?
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What is intratissue percutaneous electrolisis (EPI)?
What is intratissue percutaneous electrolisis (EPI)?
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What is Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)?
What is Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)?
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What are Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs)?
What are Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs)?
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What distinguishes MTrPs from other types of trigger points?
What distinguishes MTrPs from other types of trigger points?
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What is the Integrated Hypothesis?
What is the Integrated Hypothesis?
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What is ischemic compression?
What is ischemic compression?
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What is deep dry needling?
What is deep dry needling?
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What are perpetuating factors in MPS?
What are perpetuating factors in MPS?
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What are the diagnostic criteria for MTrPs?
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Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Trigger Points
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Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a set of signs and symptoms caused by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs).
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MTrPs are hyperirritable areas in skeletal muscle associated with a palpable nodule located in a taut band formed by muscle fibers.
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MTrPs are painful on stimulation and may give rise to characteristic referred pain, referred pressure hypersensitivity, motor dysfunction, and autonomic phenomena.
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MTrPs must be distinguished from cutaneous, ligamentous, periosteal, or any other nonmuscular TP.
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The concept of MTrPs dates back to the 16th century, and the term was coined in the 20th century by Travell and Rinzler.
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MTrPs can be classified as active or latent, central or insertional, and key or satellite.
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Clinically relevant MTrPs are those that, regardless of being active or latent, should be treated because of their importance in the patient's clinical picture.
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Latent MTrPs can cause limitation of ROM and pain, muscle fatigue, weakness, and muscle cramp.
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MTrPs can be activated directly or indirectly, and they can provoke symptoms in prescribed areas and induce motor activity in other muscles.
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The essential diagnostic criteria for MTrPs include a palpable taut band, exquisite spot tenderness of a nodule in a taut band, patient's recognition of current pain complaint by pressure on the tender nodule, and painful limit to full stretch range of motion.
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Perpetuating factors can prevent the healing of MPS despite proper treatment, and they can include mechanical stress, nutritional inadequacies, metabolic and endocrine inadequacies, and psychological factors.
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It is necessary to identify and address perpetuating factors to achieve a successful treatment outcome for MPS.Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Pathogenesis, Physiopathology, and Treatment Techniques
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Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a chronic pain condition characterized by the presence of trigger points, or MTrPs.
-
MTrPs are hyperirritable spots within taut bands of skeletal muscles that cause pain and dysfunction.
-
MPS can be caused by various factors, including poor posture, repetitive motions, trauma, and toxic habits like smoking and alcoholism.
-
The pathogenesis of MTrPs is still not fully understood, and there are multiple hypotheses, including the Energy Crisis Hypothesis, Muscle Spindle Hypothesis, Neuromuscular Junction Hypothesis, and Integrated Hypothesis.
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The Integrated Hypothesis is the most widely accepted and suggests that MTrPs are caused by a combination of energy crisis and neuromuscular dysfunction.
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MTrPs can be treated conservatively or invasively, and techniques include stretching, massage therapy, thermotherapy, electrotherapy, and compression techniques.
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Ischemic compression is a common technique used to treat MTrPs, where pressure is applied to the trigger point until the patient feels pain and then maintained for a certain amount of time before releasing.
-
Intermittent compression is another technique where pressure is applied and released in a specific pattern to reduce pain and tension in the muscle.
-
Trigger point pressure release is similar to ischemic compression, but the focus is on releasing muscle tension rather than eliciting referred pain.
-
Treatment of MPS typically involves pain control in the first phase, followed by addressing perpetuating factors like mechanical and postural issues, systemic and metabolic issues, and muscle conditioning.
-
There are rules for the treatment of MPS, including treating proximal MTrPs before distal ones and treating medial MTrPs before lateral ones.
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In addition to treatment techniques, objective measures like EMG, elastography, ECO Dopler, and ultrasound can be used to confirm the presence and severity of MTrPs.Treatment Techniques for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
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Trigger point pressure release involves increasing pressure until pain is felt, then repeating until muscle tension is no longer felt.
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Compression MTrP + contraction involves locating the trigger point and compressing it while asking for a concentric or isometric contraction of the muscle to be treated.
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Muscle energy techniques take advantage of muscle contraction, such as post-isometric relaxation and stretching post-contraction.
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The Swiss approach to treatment involves sustained compression, ischemic compression, local stretching, fascial massage, and analytical stretching.
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Invasive treatment options include chemical substance infiltration, dry techniques, and dry needling.
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Chemical substances used for infiltration include analgesics, corticosteroids, local anesthetics, and botulinum toxin.
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Botulinum toxin A (BTA) provides chemical and localized denervation, resulting in relaxation of involuntary muscle contracture and reduction of pain.
-
Dry needling involves inserting needles through the skin without injecting or extracting any substance and can be either superficial or deep.
-
Superficial dry needling involves inserting the needle into cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue to activate central analgesic mechanisms.
-
Deep dry needling involves inserting the needle through the trigger point and producing local twitch responses for greater clinical effectiveness.
-
Percutaneous electrostimulation of the MTrPs involves using tweezers clasped to the needles and applying a high-intensity, short-duration current.
-
Intratissue percutaneous electrolisis (EPI) involves applying a continuous current through a needle to produce a controlled inflammatory response for tissue repair and regeneration.
Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Trigger Points
-
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a set of signs and symptoms caused by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs).
-
MTrPs are hyperirritable areas in skeletal muscle associated with a palpable nodule located in a taut band formed by muscle fibers.
-
MTrPs are painful on stimulation and may give rise to characteristic referred pain, referred pressure hypersensitivity, motor dysfunction, and autonomic phenomena.
-
MTrPs must be distinguished from cutaneous, ligamentous, periosteal, or any other nonmuscular TP.
-
The concept of MTrPs dates back to the 16th century, and the term was coined in the 20th century by Travell and Rinzler.
-
MTrPs can be classified as active or latent, central or insertional, and key or satellite.
-
Clinically relevant MTrPs are those that, regardless of being active or latent, should be treated because of their importance in the patient's clinical picture.
-
Latent MTrPs can cause limitation of ROM and pain, muscle fatigue, weakness, and muscle cramp.
-
MTrPs can be activated directly or indirectly, and they can provoke symptoms in prescribed areas and induce motor activity in other muscles.
-
The essential diagnostic criteria for MTrPs include a palpable taut band, exquisite spot tenderness of a nodule in a taut band, patient's recognition of current pain complaint by pressure on the tender nodule, and painful limit to full stretch range of motion.
-
Perpetuating factors can prevent the healing of MPS despite proper treatment, and they can include mechanical stress, nutritional inadequacies, metabolic and endocrine inadequacies, and psychological factors.
-
It is necessary to identify and address perpetuating factors to achieve a successful treatment outcome for MPS.Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Pathogenesis, Physiopathology, and Treatment Techniques
-
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a chronic pain condition characterized by the presence of trigger points, or MTrPs.
-
MTrPs are hyperirritable spots within taut bands of skeletal muscles that cause pain and dysfunction.
-
MPS can be caused by various factors, including poor posture, repetitive motions, trauma, and toxic habits like smoking and alcoholism.
-
The pathogenesis of MTrPs is still not fully understood, and there are multiple hypotheses, including the Energy Crisis Hypothesis, Muscle Spindle Hypothesis, Neuromuscular Junction Hypothesis, and Integrated Hypothesis.
-
The Integrated Hypothesis is the most widely accepted and suggests that MTrPs are caused by a combination of energy crisis and neuromuscular dysfunction.
-
MTrPs can be treated conservatively or invasively, and techniques include stretching, massage therapy, thermotherapy, electrotherapy, and compression techniques.
-
Ischemic compression is a common technique used to treat MTrPs, where pressure is applied to the trigger point until the patient feels pain and then maintained for a certain amount of time before releasing.
-
Intermittent compression is another technique where pressure is applied and released in a specific pattern to reduce pain and tension in the muscle.
-
Trigger point pressure release is similar to ischemic compression, but the focus is on releasing muscle tension rather than eliciting referred pain.
-
Treatment of MPS typically involves pain control in the first phase, followed by addressing perpetuating factors like mechanical and postural issues, systemic and metabolic issues, and muscle conditioning.
-
There are rules for the treatment of MPS, including treating proximal MTrPs before distal ones and treating medial MTrPs before lateral ones.
-
In addition to treatment techniques, objective measures like EMG, elastography, ECO Dopler, and ultrasound can be used to confirm the presence and severity of MTrPs.Treatment Techniques for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
-
Trigger point pressure release involves increasing pressure until pain is felt, then repeating until muscle tension is no longer felt.
-
Compression MTrP + contraction involves locating the trigger point and compressing it while asking for a concentric or isometric contraction of the muscle to be treated.
-
Muscle energy techniques take advantage of muscle contraction, such as post-isometric relaxation and stretching post-contraction.
-
The Swiss approach to treatment involves sustained compression, ischemic compression, local stretching, fascial massage, and analytical stretching.
-
Invasive treatment options include chemical substance infiltration, dry techniques, and dry needling.
-
Chemical substances used for infiltration include analgesics, corticosteroids, local anesthetics, and botulinum toxin.
-
Botulinum toxin A (BTA) provides chemical and localized denervation, resulting in relaxation of involuntary muscle contracture and reduction of pain.
-
Dry needling involves inserting needles through the skin without injecting or extracting any substance and can be either superficial or deep.
-
Superficial dry needling involves inserting the needle into cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue to activate central analgesic mechanisms.
-
Deep dry needling involves inserting the needle through the trigger point and producing local twitch responses for greater clinical effectiveness.
-
Percutaneous electrostimulation of the MTrPs involves using tweezers clasped to the needles and applying a high-intensity, short-duration current.
-
Intratissue percutaneous electrolisis (EPI) involves applying a continuous current through a needle to produce a controlled inflammatory response for tissue repair and regeneration.
Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Trigger Points
-
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a set of signs and symptoms caused by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs).
-
MTrPs are hyperirritable areas in skeletal muscle associated with a palpable nodule located in a taut band formed by muscle fibers.
-
MTrPs are painful on stimulation and may give rise to characteristic referred pain, referred pressure hypersensitivity, motor dysfunction, and autonomic phenomena.
-
MTrPs must be distinguished from cutaneous, ligamentous, periosteal, or any other nonmuscular TP.
-
The concept of MTrPs dates back to the 16th century, and the term was coined in the 20th century by Travell and Rinzler.
-
MTrPs can be classified as active or latent, central or insertional, and key or satellite.
-
Clinically relevant MTrPs are those that, regardless of being active or latent, should be treated because of their importance in the patient's clinical picture.
-
Latent MTrPs can cause limitation of ROM and pain, muscle fatigue, weakness, and muscle cramp.
-
MTrPs can be activated directly or indirectly, and they can provoke symptoms in prescribed areas and induce motor activity in other muscles.
-
The essential diagnostic criteria for MTrPs include a palpable taut band, exquisite spot tenderness of a nodule in a taut band, patient's recognition of current pain complaint by pressure on the tender nodule, and painful limit to full stretch range of motion.
-
Perpetuating factors can prevent the healing of MPS despite proper treatment, and they can include mechanical stress, nutritional inadequacies, metabolic and endocrine inadequacies, and psychological factors.
-
It is necessary to identify and address perpetuating factors to achieve a successful treatment outcome for MPS.Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Pathogenesis, Physiopathology, and Treatment Techniques
-
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a chronic pain condition characterized by the presence of trigger points, or MTrPs.
-
MTrPs are hyperirritable spots within taut bands of skeletal muscles that cause pain and dysfunction.
-
MPS can be caused by various factors, including poor posture, repetitive motions, trauma, and toxic habits like smoking and alcoholism.
-
The pathogenesis of MTrPs is still not fully understood, and there are multiple hypotheses, including the Energy Crisis Hypothesis, Muscle Spindle Hypothesis, Neuromuscular Junction Hypothesis, and Integrated Hypothesis.
-
The Integrated Hypothesis is the most widely accepted and suggests that MTrPs are caused by a combination of energy crisis and neuromuscular dysfunction.
-
MTrPs can be treated conservatively or invasively, and techniques include stretching, massage therapy, thermotherapy, electrotherapy, and compression techniques.
-
Ischemic compression is a common technique used to treat MTrPs, where pressure is applied to the trigger point until the patient feels pain and then maintained for a certain amount of time before releasing.
-
Intermittent compression is another technique where pressure is applied and released in a specific pattern to reduce pain and tension in the muscle.
-
Trigger point pressure release is similar to ischemic compression, but the focus is on releasing muscle tension rather than eliciting referred pain.
-
Treatment of MPS typically involves pain control in the first phase, followed by addressing perpetuating factors like mechanical and postural issues, systemic and metabolic issues, and muscle conditioning.
-
There are rules for the treatment of MPS, including treating proximal MTrPs before distal ones and treating medial MTrPs before lateral ones.
-
In addition to treatment techniques, objective measures like EMG, elastography, ECO Dopler, and ultrasound can be used to confirm the presence and severity of MTrPs.Treatment Techniques for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
-
Trigger point pressure release involves increasing pressure until pain is felt, then repeating until muscle tension is no longer felt.
-
Compression MTrP + contraction involves locating the trigger point and compressing it while asking for a concentric or isometric contraction of the muscle to be treated.
-
Muscle energy techniques take advantage of muscle contraction, such as post-isometric relaxation and stretching post-contraction.
-
The Swiss approach to treatment involves sustained compression, ischemic compression, local stretching, fascial massage, and analytical stretching.
-
Invasive treatment options include chemical substance infiltration, dry techniques, and dry needling.
-
Chemical substances used for infiltration include analgesics, corticosteroids, local anesthetics, and botulinum toxin.
-
Botulinum toxin A (BTA) provides chemical and localized denervation, resulting in relaxation of involuntary muscle contracture and reduction of pain.
-
Dry needling involves inserting needles through the skin without injecting or extracting any substance and can be either superficial or deep.
-
Superficial dry needling involves inserting the needle into cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue to activate central analgesic mechanisms.
-
Deep dry needling involves inserting the needle through the trigger point and producing local twitch responses for greater clinical effectiveness.
-
Percutaneous electrostimulation of the MTrPs involves using tweezers clasped to the needles and applying a high-intensity, short-duration current.
-
Intratissue percutaneous electrolisis (EPI) involves applying a continuous current through a needle to produce a controlled inflammatory response for tissue repair and regeneration.
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Test your knowledge on Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Trigger Points with this informative quiz! Learn about the signs, symptoms, and causes of MPS, as well as the different types of trigger points and their classifications. Discover the essential diagnostic criteria for MPS and the various conservative and invasive treatment techniques available. Whether you are a healthcare professional or someone interested in understanding MPS, this quiz is a great way to deepen your understanding of this chronic pain condition.