Infrared thermography in evaluation of myofascial trigger points in the shoulder pathologies
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https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v12n2.4197Keywords:
Bursitis, Tendinitis, Thermograph, Trigger points.Abstract
Myofascial trigger points (TrPts) are tense, palpable bands. They can arise spontaneously or as a result of mechanical stimuli, and are capable of setting off local pain that is reported by subjects in proximal or distant areas. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the incidence, sensitivity and localization of the TrPts in patients with clinic diagnosis of bursitis and shoulder tendinitis by means of infrared thermography. Method: Eleven subjects with mean age of 40.8 (11.5) years were assessed using algometry and thermography. Results: All subjects showed myofascial trigger points in some muscles, as upper trapezius, levator scapulae, supraspinatus, infraspinatus and rhomboids. Conclusion: It was possible to verify the relevance of infrared thermography as a complementary component in the myofascial trigger points assessment.Downloads
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2013-07-31
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Rossi C, Sehnem E, Rempel C. Infrared thermography in evaluation of myofascial trigger points in the shoulder pathologies. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2013 Jul. 31 [cited 2024 Sep. 4];12(2):266-73. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/4197
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