320 results match your criteria: "Myofascial Pain in Athletes"
Short-term effectiveness of epidermis dermis fascia kinesiotaping technique in myofascial pain syndrome on upper trapezius: A multi-center, double-blind, randomized clinical study.
Turk J Phys Med Rehabil
September 2024
Department of Biostatistics, Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Objectives: This study aims to investigate the efficacy of epidermis dermis fascia (EDF) kinesiotaping (KT) technique on pain intensity, number of active trigger points (TrPs), cervical range of motion (ROM) angles, and disability levels in patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) on upper trapezius (UT) muscle.
Patients And Methods: Between January 2019 and January 2020, a total of 180 patients (21 males, 159 females; mean age: 35.9±9.
Multimodal Physical Therapy Management of Subcoracoid Impingement: A Case Report With One-Year Follow-Up and Ultrasound Measurement of Coracohumeral Distance.
Cureus
November 2024
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, EGY.
Subcoracoid impingement occurs due to mechanical encroachment of the subscapularis tendon in the subcoracoid space between the coracoid process and lesser tuberosity of the humerus. Although physical therapy is known to have a crucial role in managing this condition, to the best of our knowledge, there is no established physical therapy program in the literature. This case report aims to provide a detailed presentation and diagnosis of a subcoracoid impingement case and to investigate the effects of physical therapy on pain, disability, performance, muscle strength, and ultrasound measurements over a one-year follow-up period.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffectiveness of multimodal active physiotherapy for chronic knee pain: a 12-month randomized controlled trial follow-up study.
Front Physiol
November 2024
Sports Rehabilitation Research Center, China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China.
Article Synopsis
- Active physiotherapy (APT) focuses on a patient-centered approach that emphasizes self-management and active movements to enhance functional recovery and pain relief for individuals with chronic knee pain.
- A study comparing APT with conventional physical therapy (CPT) included 87 patients and found that APT, which combined pain neuroscience education and various active techniques, resulted in greater improvements in knee-related outcomes compared to CPT over a 12-month follow-up.
- The APT group showed a higher improvement in the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS4) and pain intensity, highlighting its effectiveness in managing chronic knee pain.
Effect of Iliotibial Band Myofascial Release Combined with Valgus Correction Exercise on Pain, Range of Motion, Balance, and Quality of Life in Patients with Grade II Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Life (Basel)
October 2024
Department of Physical Education and Sports Performance, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacău, 600115 Bacău, Romania.
Article Synopsis
The influence of fascial manipulation on shoulder range of motion, pain, and function in individuals with chronic shoulder pain.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
October 2024
Interdisciplinary Center for Craniofacial and Orofacial Pain Research, Department of Exercise and Sports Science, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576 104, Karnataka, India. Electronic address:
Background: A prevalent musculoskeletal condition that has a substantial socioeconomic impact and causes considerable morbidity is chronic shoulder pain (CSP). CSP may result from a dysfunction of the upper quarter region's (UQR) myofascial continuum (MC), which is connected by deep fascia. Fascial Manipulation® (FM), proposed by Luigi Stecco, involves deep kneading performed at specific points on the deep fascia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffect of myofascial release techniques on internal biomechanics and their resultant application to sports: A systematic review.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
October 2024
Santa Catarina State University, Brazil. Electronic address:
Objective: To investigate the influence of myofascial release (MFR) techniques on biomechanical parameters, including force, speed, Range of Motion (ROM), and flexibility in athletes.
Method: This is a systematic review conducted on the databases United States National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Scopus, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO); LILACS, and Embase. The PRISMA guidelines - 2020 were followed, and bias risk analysis was performed using the Cochrane Handbook tool (RoB2).
Introduction: Dry needling (DN) for Myofascial trigger points (MTrP's) can be done on superficial or deep tissue levels for the management of a range of neuromusculoskeletal pain disorders. There is still much to learn about dry needling, despite the fact that it has been demonstrated to be useful for a variety of illnesses. The aim of the current study was to determine the effectiveness of DN with stretching on pain and disability in the treatment of athletes with iliotibial band (ITB) tightness.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRunners have more latent myofascial trigger point than non-runners in medialis gastrocnemii.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
October 2024
Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Faculté des Sciences de la Motricité, Place Pierre de Coubertin 1, 1348, Louvain La Neuve, Belgium; Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Neuromuscoloskeletal lab, Avenue Mounier 52, 1200, Woluwe-saint-lambert, Brussels, Belgium; Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Service d'orthopédie et de Traumatologie de l'appareil Locomoteur, Avenue Hippocrate 10, B-1200, Brussels, Belgium; Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Service de Médecine Physique et Réadaptation, Avenue Hippocrate 10, B-1200, Brussels, Belgium.
Objectives: The goals of this study were to i. describe the prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the medialis gastrocnemius in runners versus non-runners, and ii. examine their level of pain and stiffness.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGlenohumeral internal rotation deficit in overhead throwing athletes: Evidence and perspectives of osteopathic manipulative treatment.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
October 2024
Research Department, Abe Osteopathy School, 67027, Raiano, Italy.
Article Synopsis
- Overhead athletes, like those in volleyball and baseball, commonly face shoulder injuries due to limited range of motion (ROM) in the glenohumeral joint, particularly known as glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD).
- GIRD occurs when the throwing shoulder has less internal rotation compared to the non-throwing shoulder, often caused by repetitive throwing motions leading to tightness in the posterior shoulder.
- Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), including techniques like muscle energy and myofascial release, has been shown to reduce this tightness, potentially preventing injuries and improving functionality in athletes.
Letter to the Editor Regarding "Comparing Myofascial Pain Syndrome Treatment With Dry Needling Versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis on Pain and Function of the Heel".
J Foot Ankle Surg
January 2024
Department of Joint and Sports Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, People's Republic of China. Electronic address:
Effects of dry needling on vertical jump performance in female volleyball players. A randomized controlled trial.
Front Sports Act Living
September 2024
Research Group on Exercise Therapy and Functional Rehabilitation, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
Introduction: Injury prevention and performance enhancement are paramount goals in sports. Myofascial Pain Syndrome, primarily caused by myofascial trigger points, can result in referred pain, stiffness, muscle shortening, and weakness. This study aimed to assess the impact of dry needling (DN) on latent myofascial trigger points on vertical jump performance in female volleyball players.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Effects of Dry-Needling Therapy on the Quality of Life in Athletes with Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Repeated Measures Design Study.
J Clin Med
August 2024
Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Priština-Kosovska Mitrovica, 38218 Leposavić, Serbia.
This study aims to investigate the effects of dry-needling treatment on the quality of life in athletes with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). The participants included in the study were 50 athletes (38 males and 12 females) diagnosed with MPS. The treatments were carried out in four sessions, 5/7 days apart on 55 muscles in total.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffects of a Manual Treatment on Lumbar Microcirculation and Tissue Stiffness Following Submaximal Eccentric Trunk Extensor Exercise: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Sports Sci Med
September 2024
Osteopathic Research Institute, Osteopathie Schule Deutschland, Hamburg, Germany.
Article Synopsis
- Recent studies indicate that the extramuscular connective tissue (ECT) becomes thicker and stiffer during delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), yet severe DOMS is less common in trained athletes.
- This study focused on assessing the effects of a specific type of exercise (submaximal eccentric trunk extension) and the impact of myofascial release (MFR) therapy on pain, microcirculation, and stiffness in athletes.
- The results showed that while muscle stiffness increased after exercise, MFR treatment helped reduce stiffness and improve microcirculation compared to placebo, suggesting MFR may aid recovery after exercise.
Resting muscle tension and trigger points in elite junior short-track athletes and healthy non-athletes: a cross-sectional examination.
Front Sports Act Living
August 2024
Department of Physiotherapy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effects of short-track speed skating on the left lower limb muscles of elite junior athletes, hypothesizing that their body position leads to muscle overuse disorders.
- It involved comparing 15 elite short-track athletes with 15 healthy volunteers to assess latent trigger points (LTrPs) and resting muscle tone (RMT) in their left legs.
- Results revealed that the athletes had significantly more LTrPs and higher RMT in the vastus lateralis obliquus muscle compared to the control group, indicating muscle stress related to their sport.
Effectiveness of trigger point manual therapy for rotator cuff related shoulder pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Disabil Rehabil
August 2024
School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate how effective trigger point manual therapy (TPMT) is for patients experiencing rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP).
- It included randomized controlled trials comparing TPMT to other treatments, focusing on pain intensity, shoulder function, pressure pain threshold (PPT), and the number of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs).
- The findings indicated that while TPMT didn't significantly outperform other treatments in pain reduction, it showed better results for shoulder function and was effective in improving PPT and reducing active MTrPs in the short term.
The Effects of Different Myofascial Release Techniques on Pain, Range of Motion, and Muscle Strength in Athletes With Iliotibial Band Tightness: A Randomized Controlled Study.
J Sport Rehabil
September 2024
Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Therapy and Rehabilitation, KTO Karatay University, Konya, Turkey.
Article Synopsis
- This study examined the impact of two myofascial release techniques, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Foam Roller (FR), on athletes with iliotibial band (ITB) tightness alongside regular exercises.
- A total of 39 male soccer players aged 18-23 were divided into three groups: one focusing solely on exercises, one incorporating IASTM, and one using FR.
- Results showed that both IASTM and FR groups had greater improvements in range of motion, pressure pain threshold, and muscle strength compared to the exercise-only group, suggesting both techniques enhance the benefits of exercise for managing ITB tightness.
Health-related outcomes with supervised exercise and myofascial release versus only supervised exercise in subacromial pain syndrome: a randomized controlled single-blind study.
BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil
August 2024
Department of Rehabilitation medicine, Zhejiang Province Youth Hospital, 54, Qingchun Road East, Hangzhou, 310016, P.R. China.
Article Synopsis
- Myofascial release therapy (MFR) combined with supervised exercise (SE) was evaluated for its effects on patients with subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS), specifically on shoulder mobility and muscle activation, as no prior studies had explored this relationship.
- A randomized controlled trial involved 50 patients split into two groups, one receiving MFR + SE and the other just SE, with treatments administered five times a week for four weeks.
- Results showed significant improvements in shoulder functionality and range of motion for both groups, particularly in measures of pain and muscle activation, although no major differences between the two treatment methods were noted for all assessed parameters.
Short-term effectiveness of dry needling on pain and ankle range of motion in athletes with medial tibial stress syndrome- a randomized control trial.
J Man Manip Ther
August 2024
MYAS -GNDU Department of Sports Sciences & Medicine, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) on alleviating pain and improving ankle range of motion (ROM) in athletes with medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), also referred to as soleus syndrome.
- - A randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving 50 university-level athletes was conducted, with pain measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and ankle dorsiflexion assessed with a goniometer.
- - Results indicated that DN significantly reduced pain in the treatment group while pain worsened in the control group, but there was no improvement in ankle ROM for either group.
Recovery effect of self-myofascial release treatment using different type of a foam rollers.
Sci Rep
July 2024
Department of Theory of Sport, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Marymoncka 34 St., 00-968, Warsaw, Poland.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the effects of different foam roller textures (smooth, grooved, and serrated) on muscle recovery and soreness after intense exercise, focusing on how these rollers influence recovery rates and perceived delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
- - 60 physically active men were randomly assigned to use one of the foam rollers or rest passively after performing high-intensity squats, with their blood lactate, creatine kinase levels, and pain perception measured afterward.
- - Results indicated that all roller groups showed improved recovery compared to the passive rest group, particularly noticeable 48 and 72 hours post-exercise, suggesting foam rolling effectively aids recovery, especially when used for at least 120 seconds.
Correlations between the Frankfort Plane and the Presence of Myofascial Trigger Points in Posterior Cervical Musculature: An Exploratory Study.
J Clin Med
June 2024
Department of Physiotherapy, Campus de Ciencias de la Salud, University of Murcia, 30120 Murcia, Spain.
Article Synopsis
- Neck pain is a significant issue affecting physical capability, linked to head positioning as determined by the Frankfort plane, which was assessed through profile photographs in this study.* -
- This research focused on understanding the correlation between the Frankfort plane's inclination and myofascial trigger points in cervical myofascial pain among 47 subjects, averaging 22.3 years old, who had experienced neck pain.* -
- Findings revealed a positive relationship between the inclination of the Frankfort plane and the presence of myofascial trigger points, with several significant statistical results highlighting the effects of factors like gender and sports practice.*
Dry Needling in Overhead Athletes with Myofascial Shoulder Pain: A Systematic Review.
Sports (Basel)
June 2024
Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy.
Article Synopsis
- * A systematic review was conducted, screening 399 articles, but only 6 met the strict inclusion criteria focused on DNY and myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in athletes.
- * Initial findings indicate that DNY can significantly reduce pain and shoulder disability rapidly, although the optimal treatment frequency and intervals are still unclear.
Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit and Risk of Upper Extremity Injury in Overhead Athletes: Systematic Review.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil
June 2024
Ziauddin College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan.
Article Synopsis
- - The review examined the effectiveness of treatments for glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD) and their role in reducing upper-extremity injuries in overhead athletes, analyzing 7 randomized controlled trials and 2 quasi-experiments out of over 5000 studies.
- - Various techniques were assessed, such as joint mobilization, stretches, and taping methods, which all showed improvements in pain and range of motion, particularly highlighting the benefits of self-myofascial release and specific stretching techniques.
- - While some techniques provided significant benefits in internal rotation and reduced pain, others, like kinesio and rigid taping, also showed positive results, indicating that multiple approaches can be effective for improving athlete performance and reducing
Dose Escalation Can Enhance the Therapeutic Potential of Radial Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Therapy in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis in Runners.
Medicina (Kaunas)
May 2024
Department of Internal Medicine, Angiology and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 15 Stefana Batorego St., 41-902 Bytom, Poland.
Article Synopsis
- Chronic plantar fasciitis is difficult to treat due to the variety of available options, and the study aimed to explore the effects of increasing the intensity of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) on both the biomechanics of the plantar fascia and pain levels.
- In the study, there were two groups: one receiving escalating doses of rESWT (30 participants) and a control group with consistent treatment parameters (32 participants), both undergoing six treatment sessions.
- Results showed a significant decrease in the tension of the plantar fascia in the experimental group and a notable reduction in pain intensity, with the experimental group reporting lower pain levels compared to the control group one month post-treatment, indicating that increased intensity in rESWT
Acupuncture therapy on myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Front Neurol
May 2024
School of Clinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China.
Article Synopsis
- This meta-analysis investigates the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating myofascial pain syndrome, highlighting its increasing relevance in pain management within traditional Chinese medicine.
- The research involved a thorough evaluation of 10 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with 852 participants, finding that acupuncture significantly reduced pain compared to a control group, as indicated by decreased Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores and other measures.
- The study suggests that while acupuncture is effective, more research is needed to determine the best acupoint locations and treatment durations for optimal results.*
Efficacy of capacitive-resistive therapy on the treatment of myofascial pain - A randomized control trial.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
April 2024
Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Sports Medicine Department, Istanbul, Topkapı, 34093, Fatih, Turkey. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- Myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by muscle pain, spasms, and limited movement, and capacitive-resistive diathermy is a treatment that uses radiofrequency waves to heat deep tissues.
- A study involved 36 volunteers with active trigger points who were divided into two groups: one received actual diathermy treatment, while the other received a placebo. Various outcome measures were used to assess pain and mobility before and after treatment.
- Results showed improvements in both groups, but there was no significant difference in flexibility between the treatment and placebo groups, indicating that diathermy may not be more effective than exercise alone for this condition.