Efficacy of Pulsed and Continuous Therapeutic Ultrasound in Myofascial Pain Syndrome A Randomized Controlled Study

Ilter L., DİLEK B., BATMAZ İ., Ulu M. A., Sariyildiz M. A., NAS K., ...More

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, vol.94, no.7, pp.547-554, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 94 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/phm.0000000000000210
  • Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.547-554
  • Keywords: Therapeutic Ultrasound, Sham Ultrasound, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, TRIGGER POINT SENSITIVITY, LOW-BACK-PAIN, RELIABILITY
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives This study aimed to compare continuous and pulsed ultrasound therapy with sham ultrasound in terms of pain, severity of muscle spasm, function, depression, and quality of life in patients with myofascial pain syndrome.