Effectiveness of physical and rehabilitation techniques in reducing pain in chronic trapezius myalgia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 2015, Pages 189-206

  Nunes, Alexandre Mauricio Passos ^a   Moita, João Paulo Azinheira Martins ^a  

^a NONE   (Portugal)

Author keywords

Chronic trapezius myalgia; Myofascial pain syndrome; Neck pain; Shoulder pain; Trapezius pain; Trigger point

Indexed keywords

ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLE; ADULT; CHRONIC TRAPEZIUS MYALGIA; CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS; DISEASE DURATION; EFFECT SIZE; FOLLOW UP; HUMAN; INFORMATION RETRIEVAL; KINESIOTHERAPY; LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY; MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE; META ANALYSIS; MYALGIA; NECK PAIN; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; PHYSIOTHERAPY; REHABILITATION CARE; REVIEW; STRESS MANAGEMENT; SYSTEMATIC REVIEW; TRANSCUTANEOUS NERVE STIMULATION;

EID: 84941314582     PISSN: 17460689     EISSN: 18780164     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2015.03.004     Document Type: Review

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