The prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points and diagnostic criteria of the triceps surae and upper trapezius: a cross sectional study

• Published in: Physiotherapy Vol. 99; no. 4; pp. 278 - 284
• Main Authors: Grieve, Rob, Barnett, Sue, Coghill, Nikki, Cramp, Fiona
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2013
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Cross-Sectional Studies; Diagnostic criteria; Female; Gender; Humans; Latent myofascial trigger points; Male; Middle Aged; Myofascial Pain Syndromes - diagnosis; Myofascial Pain Syndromes - epidemiology; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Prevalence; Professors; Sex Factors; Superficial Back Muscles; Triceps surae; Upper limbs; Volunteers; Young Adult; Triceps surae; Prevalence; Diagnostic criteria; Latent myofascial trigger points

Abstract Objectives To determine the prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), specific diagnostic criteria and the association between gender and MTrP prevalence in the triceps surae and upper trapezius. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting University, Faculty of Health and Life Scie...