Comparison of pressure pain threshold between muscles in the contracted and relaxed state in patients with myofascial pain: a cross-sectional study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) of the masseter and temporal muscles in the contracted and relaxed state between patients with myofascial pain (MFP) and asymptomatic individuals.

Materials And Methods: Were included 40 women divided into two groups: test group - 20 individuals with MFP; control group - 20 asymptomatic individuals. The PPT was measured using a digital algometer.