Effects of strain counter-strain and stretching techniques in active myofascial pain syndrome

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 23, Issue 6, 2011, Pages 889-893

  Somprasong, Sikarn ^a   Mekhora, Keerin ^a   Vachalathiti, Roongtiwa ^a   Pichaiyongwongdee, Sopa ^a  

^a MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Myofascial pain syndrome; Strain counter strain; Stretching

Indexed keywords

EID: 84856364571     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.23.889     Document Type: Article

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