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Motaqi M, Ghanjal A. Trigger and Tender Points (Definitions, Similarities, Differences, Treatments). IJMPP 2020; 5 (4) :393-395
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1- Physiotherapy Research Center, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences,Tehran, Iran.
2- Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. , aghanjal@yahoo.com
2- Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. , aghanjal@yahoo.com
Abstract: (1174 Views)
The purpose of this article is to provide a brief overview on trigger points and tender points and to briefly describe their similarities, differences and treatments.
Article Type: Letter to Editor |
Subject:
Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention
Received: 2020/12/7 | Accepted: 2020/12/14 | Published: 2020/12/31
Received: 2020/12/7 | Accepted: 2020/12/14 | Published: 2020/12/31
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