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The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of latent neuro-trigger points (LNTP) in the posterior deltoid with an isometric contraction of the anterior deltoid. The influence of LNTP on reciprocal inhibition at the shoulder was in question. The investigators recruited 14 asymptomatic subjects with LNTP in the posterior deltoid for this observational […]
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Dr. Frank Gargano talks about “Dry Needling for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Pain Management: Can muscle performance be improved?” His dry needling approach concentrates not ONLY on trigger points, but considers the systemic neurological relationship of pain and tissue dysfunction.
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