International Consensus on Diagnostic Criteria and Clinical Considerations of Myofascial Trigger Points: A Delphi Study

2017308 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

César Fernández‐de‐las‐Peñas · Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Jan Dommerholt · Universidad Cardenal Herrera CEU

Abstract

This Delphi panel has produced an expert-based standardized definition of a TrP with a discussion of the clinical components, including the definition of referred pain and the difference between active and latent TrPs, thereby providing a foundation for future research in MPS.

Topics & Keywords

Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment Bach Studies and Logistics Development Biomedical and Chemical Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Pain Medicine

Volume 19, Issue 1, pp. 142-150

DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnx207

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