The Role of Myofascial Release in Treating Patients with Tension-Type Headaches: A Critically Appraised Topic

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Irfan A. KhanFlorida International University

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2020-0028
Keywords:
athletic training; corrective therapy; health care; injury management; physical therapy; rehabilitation
First Published Online:
07 Sep 2020
In Print:
Volume 26: Issue 2
Page Range:
84–88
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Clinical Question: What is the efficacy of myofascial release, combined with trigger point therapy, in treating pain in patients with tension-type headaches? Clinical Bottom Line: There is significant evidence to support the use of myofascial release and trigger point therapy in patients with pain from tension-type headaches.

Khan is with Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA. Henderson is with the Department of Movement Sciences and Health, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, USA.

Khan (Ikhan018@med.fiu.edu) is corresponding author.
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