Myofascial Syndrome and Low Back Pain: Focused Shockwaves as Diagnostic Tool for Myofascial Trigger Points - preliminary data

Many factors contribute to the aetiology of chronic low back pain (LBP), but in ca. 80% no specific reason is found. The role of Myofascial trigger points (MTrP) are a promising target of LBP therapy. Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (fESWT) reaches deeper layers of the human body precisely and stimulates tissue non-invasively. Literature supports the role of fESWT to diagnose MTrPs while stimulating the nociception of Trigger Points. The aim of this research is to show that fESWT is a good diagnostic tool for MTrPs with reproducible data in patients with chronic LBP.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Research Poster 2372631 Source Type: research