Is musculoskeletal pain associated with increased muscle stiffness? Evidence map and critical appraisal of muscle measurements using shear wave elastography.

Andreas Haueise Guillaume Le Sant Angelika Eisele Angela V Dieterich

Published in: Clinical physiology and functional imaging (2024)

Existing evidence regarding the objective stiffness of muscles in musculoskeletal pain conditions is conflicting. Methodological differences may explain most of the inconsistencies between findings. Methodological standards for SWE measurements of muscles are urgently required.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
skeletal muscle
neuropathic pain
spinal cord injury