Findings revealed that active and latent MTrPs were prevalent throughout all disorders , however , latent MTrPs did not consistently have a higher prevalence compared to healthy controls .
Conclusions We found limited evidence supporting the high prevalence of active and latent MTrPs in patients with neck or shoulder disorders .
Background Neck and shoulder disorders may be linked to the presence of myofascial trigger points ( MTrPs ) .
These disorders can significantly impact a person ’s activities of daily living and ability to work .
MTrPs can be involved with pain sensitization , contributing to acute or chronic neck and shoulder musculoskeletal disorders .
The aim of this review was to synthesis e evidence on the prevalence of active and latent MTrPs in subjects with neck and shoulder disorders .
Upper cervical mobility, posture and myofascial trigger points in subjects with episodic migraine: Case-control study.
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the association between episodic migraines and the prevalence of myofascial trigger points ( MTrPs ) in the sternocleidomastoid and upper trapezius , forward head posture ( FHP ) , neck range of motion ( ROM ) and cervical facet joint stiffness . METHODS 20 physiotherapy students with episodic migraines and 20 age- and sex matched healthy controls were included in this observational case-control study . Demographics and headache status were evaluated through question naires . Active neck ROM , presence of MTrPs , and cervical facet joint mobility were assessed by physical examination . FHP was measured using a lateral digital photograph taken in a sitting position . RESULTS No significant differences were found in neck ROM measurements and FHP between the migraine and control groups . Significant differences were found in the prevalence of cervical facet joints stiffness in Occiput-C1 ( χ(2 ) = 4.444 , p = 0.035 ) and C1-C2 ( χ(2 ) = 10.157 , p = 0.001 ) , but not in other segments . Significant differences were found in the prevalence of active and latent MTrPs between the migraine and control subjects in the right trapezius ( χ(2 ) = 11.649 , p = 0.003 ) and right sternocleidomastoid ( χ(2 ) = 8.485 , p = 0.014 ) . CONCLUSIONS Our findings support the hypothesis that the prevalence of MTrPs in neck muscles and hypomobility in the upper cervical facet joints are associated with migraines
Findings revealed that active and latent MTrPs were prevalent throughout all disorders , however , latent MTrPs did not consistently have a higher prevalence compared to healthy controls .
Conclusions We found limited evidence supporting the high prevalence of active and latent MTrPs in patients with neck or shoulder disorders .
Background Neck and shoulder disorders may be linked to the presence of myofascial trigger points ( MTrPs ) .
These disorders can significantly impact a person ’s activities of daily living and ability to work .
MTrPs can be involved with pain sensitization , contributing to acute or chronic neck and shoulder musculoskeletal disorders .
The aim of this review was to synthesis e evidence on the prevalence of active and latent MTrPs in subjects with neck and shoulder disorders .