scholarly journals Effectiveness of ultrasound therapy for myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol Volume 10 ◽  
pp. 545-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Xia ◽  
Xiaoju Wang ◽  
Qiang Lin ◽  
Kai Cheng ◽  
Xueping Li
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Myofascial Pain Syndrome ◽  
Ultrasound Therapy

scholarly journals Effect of Taping on Spinal Pain and Disability: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials

2015 ◽  
Vol 95 (4) ◽  
pp. 493-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Vanti ◽  
Lucia Bertozzi ◽  
Ivan Gardenghi ◽  
Francesca Turoni ◽  
Andrew A. Guccione ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Myofascial Pain Syndrome ◽  
Spinal Pain ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Cochrane Central Register

Background Taping is a widely used therapeutic tool for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, nevertheless its effectiveness is still uncertain. Purpose The purpose of this study was to conduct a current review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) concerning the effects of elastic and nonelastic taping on spinal pain and disability. Data Sources MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PEDro, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Scopus, ISI Web of Knowledge, and SPORTDiscus databases were searched. Study Selection All published RCTs on symptomatic adults with a diagnosis of specific or nonspecific spinal pain, myofascial pain syndrome, or whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) were considered. Data Extraction Two reviewers independently selected the studies and extracted the results. The quality of individual studies was assessed using the PEDro scale, and the evidence was assessed using GRADE criteria. Data Synthesis Eight RCTs were included. Meta-analysis of 4 RCTs on low back pain demonstrated that elastic taping does not significantly reduce pain or disability immediately posttreatment, with a standardized mean difference of −0.31 (95% confidence interval=−0.64, 0.02) and −0.23 (95% confidence interval=−0.49, 0.03), respectively. Results from single trials indicated that both elastic and nonelastic taping are not better than placebo or no treatment on spinal disability. Positive results were found only for elastic taping and only for short-term pain reduction in WAD or specific neck pain. Generally, the effect sizes were very small or not clinically relevant, and all results were supported by low-quality evidence. Limitations The paucity of studies does not permit us to draw any final conclusions. Conclusion Although different types of taping were investigated, the results of this systematic review did not show any firm support for their effectiveness.

scholarly journals Evidence for Kinesio Taping in Management of Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 861-862
Author(s):  
Lin Liu ◽  
Jiao Lu ◽  
Yan Chen ◽  
Juan Wei ◽  
Xue-Feng Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Myofascial Pain Syndrome ◽  
Kinesio Taping

scholarly journals The Effect of Kinesio Taping in Reducing Myofascial Pain Syndrome on the Upper Trapezius Muscle: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 336
Author(s):  
Mansour Alotaibi ◽  
Abdulraouf Ayoub ◽  
Theodore King ◽  
Shadab Uddin
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Trapezius Muscle ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Myofascial Pain Syndrome ◽  
P Value ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Points ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Upper Trapezius

Background: Myofascial Pain Syndrome is a condition causing pain at myofascial trigger points. Kinesio Taping has been widely used to decrease pain and improve range of motion. Objective: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic programs that include kinesio taping on reducing myofascial pain syndrome symptoms. Methods: Independent research was performed for legit studies using the following electronic databases: PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE, SPORT Discus, EM base, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, from February 2017 to March 2017. The keywords were “keniso tape myofascial” AND “taping myofascial” AND “myofascial pain Syndrome” AND “myofascial trigger points.” The research resulted in 5,793 articles that eventually included 6 articles that had met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and the data extracted data from the articles was about the pain severity, and was measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Results: The collected data was pooled from the results of 256 subjects (199 females and 57 males). Using KT showed improvement but not significant statistically in three of the analyzed studies, and the remaining three studies showed a statistical significant reduction in VAS score. The overall P value that computed by the European Scientific Journal February 2018 edition Vol.14, No.6 ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857- 7431 337 Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 2.0 software was statistically significant (P value= 0.001) between the KT group and the control group. Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed on six studies in regarding to the efficacy of KT on the myofascial pain in the upper trapezius muscle. The meta-analysis suggests KT with other therapeutic protocols to treat myofascial pain syndrome and increase cervical range of motion as well as the functional activities.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of dry needling on reducing pain intensity in patients with myofascial pain syndrome: a Meta-analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Rodríguez-Mansilla ◽  
Blanca González-Sánchez ◽  
Álvaro De Toro García ◽  
Enrique Valera-Donoso ◽  
Elisa María Garrido-Ardila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Myofascial Pain Syndrome ◽  
Dry Needling
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