Active myofascial trigger points might be more frequent in patients with cervical radiculopathy

Sari H., Akarirmak U., Uludag M.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE, vol.48, no.2, pp.237-244, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 48 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.237-244
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are commonly observed in the neck, parascapular region, and upper back muscles of patients with cervical pathology.