Effects of Repeated Injection of 1% Lidocaine vs. Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Treating Myofascial Trigger Points: A Randomized Controlled Trial

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: This study tested the hypothesis that treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the upper trapezius muscle (UTM) with repeated injection of 1% lidocaine results in better alleviation of muscular stiffness and soreness as well as improved metaboli...

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Main Authors: Areerat Suputtitada, Carl P. C. Chen, Narin Ngamrungsiri, Christoph Schmitz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Medicina
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/4/479