Effect of ischemic compressions versus extracorporeal shockwave therapy on myofascial trigger points: A protocol of a randomized controlled trial.
Melissa Nahomi KurodaGuilherme Thomaz de Aquino NavaCaroline Baldini PrudencioDaiane Affonso PauloIsadora PeixoutoMaiki Yoshi MoroshimaMariana de Almeida LourençoCaroline Nogueira da SilvaAngélica Mércia Pascon BarbosaCristiane Rodrigues PedroniPublished in: PloS one (2023)
The IC and ESWT have been shown to be efficient in decreasing pain, however, the studies that compare the efficiency of these two treatments are limited in the literature, mainly in the muscles of the lower limbs, which are of great importance and are commonly injured. This study will provide evidence of the IC and ESWT in the triceps surae muscles, assisting in a better treatment for the individual with MTrPs.