A comparison of the effectiveness of low-, moderate- and high-dose ultrasound therapy applied in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome

Abstract Objective. This study aimed to compare and evaluate the effects of ultrasound (US) treatment applied at low-, medium- and high-power-pain threshold (HPPT) doses to trigger points in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). Methods. The study comprised 61 (40 female and 21 male) pati...

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Published in:	Modern rheumatology Vol. 24; no. 4; pp. 662 - 666
Main Authors:	Koca, Irfan, Tutoglu, Ahmet, Boyaci, Ahmet, Ucar, Mehmet, Yagiz, Erman, Isik, Mustafa, Bahsi, Ayse
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Informa Healthcare 01-07-2014 Taylor & Francis
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Comparative studies Effectiveness Female HPPT US Humans Male Medical treatment Middle Aged Myofascial pain syndrome Myofascial Pain Syndromes - therapy Pain management Pain Measurement Physical therapy Treatment Outcome Trigger point Ultrasonic therapy Ultrasonic Therapy - methods Young Adult HPPT US Trigger point Ultrasonic therapy Myofascial pain syndrome Physical therapy
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