Effect of manual compressive therapy on latent myofascial trigger point pressure pain thresholds

This study compared the effects of 90 s of manual compressive therapy (MCT) on latent myofascial trigger points (LTPs) for 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks to determine changes in individual pressure pain threshold (PPT). A total of 30 (15 males, 15 females; age = 22 ± 4 y/o, height = 175 ± 18 cm, we...

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Published in:Journal of bodywork and movement therapies 2019-10, Vol.23 (4), p.792-798
Main Authors: Ransone, Jack W., Schmidt, Jeffrey, Crawford, Scott K., Walker, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Exercise
Manipulation
Mobilization
Muscle
Musculoskeletal conditions
Rehabilitation
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Summary:This study compared the effects of 90 s of manual compressive therapy (MCT) on latent myofascial trigger points (LTPs) for 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks to determine changes in individual pressure pain threshold (PPT). A total of 30 (15 males, 15 females; age = 22 ± 4 y/o, height = 175 ± 18 cm, weight = 162.5 ± 57.5 kg) symptomatic subjects with LTPs volunteered for the study. PPT was measured at baseline and pre- and post-treatment for all 12 sessions with a pressure algometer across the 4-week treatment time frame. The MCT was applied to the control group on their LTP at pressure intended to provide a sham condition (1/10 on verbalized analog scale (VAS)). Two experimental groups had MCT applied either directly on the LTP (d-TP) or in close-proximity to their LTP (cp-TP) at moderate pressure (7/10 on VAS). There was a significant increase in PPT from the first through twelfth treatment sessions (p 
ISSN:1360-8592
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DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.06.011