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   Articles with "upper trapezius" as a keyword



Comparison of shoulder strength in males with and without myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Clinical Biomechanics"

DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2017.09.001

Abstract: Background: This study was conducted in order to compare the strength of scapular elevator and shoulder abductor with and without restricted scapular elevation between male subjects with and without myofascial trigger points in the upper… read more here.

Keywords: strength; trigger points; shoulder; myofascial trigger ... See more keywords
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The effectivity of trigger point dry needling in improving pain on people with upper trapezius myalgia.

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Enfermeria clinica"

DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2020.06.020

Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study aims to determine the effectivity of dry needling added to the standard treatment to improve pain in patients with upper trapezius myalgia. METHODS This study is a randomized controlled trial conducted at… read more here.

Keywords: effectivity; upper trapezius; trapezius myalgia; dry needling ... See more keywords

Neurophysiological and clinical effects of dry needling in patients with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points.

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Journal of bodywork and movement therapies"

DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.04.014

Abstract: INTRODUCTION Dry needling (DN) is a widely used in treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). The purpose of this pretest-posttest clinical trial was to investigate the neurophysiological and clinical effects of DN in patients with… read more here.

Keywords: neurophysiological clinical; trigger points; myofascial trigger; dry needling ... See more keywords
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Day of peak pain reduction by a single session of dry needling in the upper trapezius myofascial trigger points: A 14 daily follow-up study.

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Journal of bodywork and movement therapies"

DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.06.040

Abstract: BACKGROUND Dry needling (DN) is commonly used to inactivate myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). However, a daily report of pain reduction has not been determined. OBJECTIVE The aim was to evaluate the time of the greatest… read more here.

Keywords: upper trapezius; day; single session; pain ... See more keywords

Muscle activation of the upper trapezius and functional typing performance during computer typing task: A comparison of two different wrist immobilization methods.

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Journal of bodywork and movement therapies"

DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.05.001

Abstract: BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to examine the effect of two different wrist immobilization methods on the muscle activation of the upper trapezius muscle and functional typing performance during computer typing tasks in… read more here.

Keywords: immobilization; muscle activation; typing performance; upper trapezius ... See more keywords

Immediate Effect of Acupuncture on Electromyographic Activity of the Upper Trapezius Muscle and Pain in Patients With Nonspecific Neck Pain: A Randomized, Single‐Blinded, Sham‐Controlled, Crossover Study

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics"

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2017.09.006

Abstract: Objective The objective of this study was to assess changes in upper trapezius myoelectric activity and pain in patients with nonspecific neck pain after a single session of acupuncture (ACP). Methods A blinded randomized clinical… read more here.

Keywords: nonspecific neck; patients nonspecific; neck pain; upper trapezius ... See more keywords

Ultrasound features of myofascial trigger points: a multimodal study integrating preliminary histological findings from the upper trapezius

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Scientific Reports"

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-05869-2

Abstract: This study investigated the ultrasound and histological characteristics of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the upper trapezius (UT) following dry needling (DN) therapy. Forty-nine participants with active MTrPs in one UT were included, with the… read more here.

Keywords: study; upper trapezius; trigger points; myofascial trigger ... See more keywords

Relaxation to relieve muscle tension to the upper trapezius level in young adults

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Annals of Medicine"

DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2018.1560723

Abstract: Introduction: The tightness and reduction in the flexibility have been reported to be associated with the occurrence of back pain in adolescents and adults [1]. Chronic mechanical neck pain can have a complex clinical presentation… read more here.

Keywords: muscle; pain; tension; muscle tension ... See more keywords

Immediate Effects of Dry Needing or Manual Pressure Release of Upper Trapezius Trigger Points on Muscle Activity during the Cranio-Cervical Flexion Test in People with Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Pain medicine"

DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnac034

Abstract: OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of dry needling or manual pressure release on an active trigger point in the upper trapezius on cranio-cervical flexion test performance, pressure pain thresholds, and cervical range of motion in… read more here.

Keywords: pressure release; pressure; trigger; upper trapezius ... See more keywords

High- versus low-energy extracorporeal shock-wave therapy for myofascial pain syndrome of upper trapezius

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Medicine"

DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000011432

Abstract: Background: To compare the efficacy of high- and low-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) of the upper trapezius. Methods: Thirty patients (3 men, 27 women) were randomly assigned… read more here.

Keywords: energy; neck; low energy; upper trapezius ... See more keywords

Comparison of upper trapezius muscle stiffness between female assembly workers with and without myofascial trigger points.

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Work"

DOI: 10.1177/10519815251351605

Abstract: Background Muscle stiffness in the upper trapezius (UT) muscle is a significant parameter for evaluating myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). Because the measuring position influences UT muscle stiffness, investigating UT muscle stiffness in different working postures… read more here.

Keywords: workers without; muscle stiffness; muscle; upper trapezius ... See more keywords