The effect of stabilization exercises combined with taping therapy on pain and function of patients with myofascial pain syndrome

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 24, Issue 12, 2012, Pages 1283-1287

  Lee, Jung Ho ^a   Yong, Min Sik ^a   Kong, Bong Jun ^a   Kim, Jin Sang ^b  

^a Daegu University   (South Korea)

^b Yeungnam University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Myofascial pain syndrome; Stabilization exercise; Taping

Indexed keywords

EID: 84874743740     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.24.1283     Document Type: Article

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