Latest Research in Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment

75 research papers · 2026 median publication year

Top Research Topics in Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment

Highest-Cited Papers

  1. Thread-Embedding Acupuncture for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: An Evidence-Based Case Report
  2. Beyond clinical grading: rethinking arthrogenic muscle inhibition after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
  3. Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the central aspects of pain in the knee in individuals with knee osteoarthritis
  4. Performance-based functional assessment in ankylosing spondylitis: Clinical utility and validation of the Back Performance Scale (BPS-TR)
  5. The effects of knee brace, biomechanical footwear device, and exercise in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial
  6. Responsiveness of the Stair Climb Test Across Follow‐Up Periods and Baseline Severity in Knee Osteoarthritis
  7. Effect of eccentric exercise combined with multimodal intervention on knee pain, physical function, and psychological outcome in people with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial
  8. The short-term effects of dry cupping the lumbar paraspinal muscles on pain and function in individuals with non-specific low back pain: A single-blind randomized trial
  9. Comparison of low-level laser therapy and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for chronic non-specific neck pain: A randomized controlled trial
  10. Plantar fasciitis in athletes as an overuse injury of the musculoskeletal system: risk factors and technologies for accelerating recovery processes
  11. Association of upper trapezius thickness and elasticity with neck pain in Chinese VDT operators: A cross-sectional study
  12. Relationship of kinesiophobia with pain, disability, and lumbar multifidus muscle morphology in chronic mechanical low back pain: an ultrasonographic cross-sectional study
  13. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for pre- and post-knee replacement surgery: a qualitative study
  14. Test-retest reliability of longus colli muscle size using musculoskeletal ultrasound during craniocervical flexion test
  15. Validity and Reliability of the Arabic Version of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale in Individuals with Lateral Elbow Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study
  16. The influence of walking speed on the mechanoresponsiveness of biomarkers
  17. Sling-based strength training improves functional recovery in older patients after total hip arthroplasty
  18. Effect of sensorimotor training on pain, disability, kinesiophobia and quality of life in frozen shoulder: an open-label randomized controlled trial
  19. Comments on: “Effects of muscle energy technique and positional release technique on low back pain: A comparative study”
  20. Association between cervical sagittal alignment, neck awareness, and disability in chronic neck pain: The possible role of probable sleep bruxism
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Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment

75 papers

Top Topics (10)

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation21
Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms6
Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment6
Shoulder Injury and Treatment4
Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques3
Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes3
Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies2
Muscle activation and electromyography studies2
Veterinary Equine Medical Research2
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders2

Top Publications (20)

1.Thread-Embedding Acupuncture for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: An Evidence-Based Case Report2.Beyond clinical grading: rethinking arthrogenic muscle inhibition after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction3.Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the central aspects of pain in the knee in individuals with knee osteoarthritis4.Performance-based functional assessment in ankylosing spondylitis: Clinical utility and validation of the Back Performance Scale (BPS-TR)5.The effects of knee brace, biomechanical footwear device, and exercise in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial6.Responsiveness of the Stair Climb Test Across Follow‐Up Periods and Baseline Severity in Knee Osteoarthritis7.Effect of eccentric exercise combined with multimodal intervention on knee pain, physical function, and psychological outcome in people with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial8.The short-term effects of dry cupping the lumbar paraspinal muscles on pain and function in individuals with non-specific low back pain: A single-blind randomized trial9.Comparison of low-level laser therapy and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for chronic non-specific neck pain: A randomized controlled trial10.Plantar fasciitis in athletes as an overuse injury of the musculoskeletal system: risk factors and technologies for accelerating recovery processes11.Association of upper trapezius thickness and elasticity with neck pain in Chinese VDT operators: A cross-sectional study12.Relationship of kinesiophobia with pain, disability, and lumbar multifidus muscle morphology in chronic mechanical low back pain: an ultrasonographic cross-sectional study13.Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for pre- and post-knee replacement surgery: a qualitative study14.Test-retest reliability of longus colli muscle size using musculoskeletal ultrasound during craniocervical flexion test15.Validity and Reliability of the Arabic Version of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale in Individuals with Lateral Elbow Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study16.The influence of walking speed on the mechanoresponsiveness of biomarkers17.Sling-based strength training improves functional recovery in older patients after total hip arthroplasty18.Effect of sensorimotor training on pain, disability, kinesiophobia and quality of life in frozen shoulder: an open-label randomized controlled trial19.Comments on: “Effects of muscle energy technique and positional release technique on low back pain: A comparative study”20.Association between cervical sagittal alignment, neck awareness, and disability in chronic neck pain: The possible role of probable sleep bruxism
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