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Does combining dry needling and muscle energy technique enhance pain relief for upper trapezius trigger points?

In 2016, Lari, et. al., conducted clinical trial which aimed to compare the effects of combining dry needling (DN) and the muscle energy technique (MET) on latent myofascial trigger points (MTP) in the upper trapezius muscle. The study focused specifically on female patients, exploring how the combination treatment impacted pain, pressure pain threshold (PPT), and range of motion. Sixty female patients, aged 18-30, with latent … Continue reading Does combining dry needling and muscle energy technique enhance pain relief for upper trapezius trigger points?

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How effective is scapular repositioning in enhancing cervical range of motion in torticollis patients?

In 2013, the preliminary study conducted by Desai, et. al., aimed to investigate the immediate effects of a scapular repositioning technique on pain and pressure pain threshold (PPT) in patients with acute spasmodic torticollis. The study focused on understanding how this technique could alleviate symptoms associated with this condition. A randomized, single-blind pilot study was conducted with 23 individuals aged 20-40 years, all clinically diagnosed … Continue reading How effective is scapular repositioning in enhancing cervical range of motion in torticollis patients?

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