PHYSICAL THERAPY MANAGEMENT IN MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME OF SHOULDER COMPLEX.

  • BPT, Srinivas College of Physiotherapy and Research Centre,Mangalore,575001,India.
  • Assistant Professor, Srinivas College of Physiotherapy and Research Centre,Mangalore,575001,India.
  • Head of the Department,Yashoda Hospitals,Hyderabad,500003,India4MPT, Srinivas College of Physiotherapy and Research Centre,Mangalore,575001,India.
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Objective: To review the existing literature on myofascial pain syndrome of shoulder complex and imply the importance of physiotherapy in management in it. Method: Search strategies from databases like Google scholar, PubMed, PubMed central, Scopus Index, Cochrane library and cross references of retrieved articles. Full text and abstract articles from the year 2002-2016 were included relating to myofascial pain syndrome and physical therapy management in shoulder complex. Discussion: Various Types Of Physical Therapy Managements Such As Dry Needling, Myofascial Release, Fascial Manipulation, Facilitated Positional Release, Muscle Energy Technique, Kinesio-taping, Low-Level Laser Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Are Effective In Treating Myofascial Pain Syndrome Of Shoulder Complex In Terms Of Reducing Pain, Improving Range Of Motion And Improving Functional Capacity. Conclusion: Untreated and undiagnosed myofascial pain syndrome may develop psychological and functional problems, its early diagnosis and treatment may help to reduce overlying psychological complications and financial burden. In spite all these treatment still better treatment protocol is required to treating myofascial pain syndrome. The proper treatment of myofascial pain syndrome may be one of the most rewarding if handled correctly.

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/4334      
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