The relationship between latent trigger point and muscle strength in healthy subjects: A double-blind study

Celik D., Yeldan İ.

JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION, cilt.24, sa.4, ss.251-256, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 24 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3233/bmr-2011-0302
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.251-256
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Latent trigger point, muscle strength, healthy subjects, double-blind study, INTERRATER RELIABILITY, PAIN SYNDROME, DIAGNOSIS, PALPATION
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Trigger points on the palpable taut bands of the muscles are promoted as an important cause of musculoskeletal pain. Our hypothesis was latent trigger points (LTrPs) could decrease muscle strength also in healthy people.