Active myofascial trigger points in head and neck muscles of patients with chronic tension-type headache in two primary health care units in Tshwane
Background: The management of patients presenting with chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) can be challenging for primary health care practitioners. As with most chronic pain disorders, a multimodal management approach is frequently required. It has been postulated that myofascial pain syndrome (MP...
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| Main Authors: | K. Joseph, S. A. Hitchcock, H. P. Meyer, M. M. Geyser, P. J. Becker |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2016-08-01
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| Series: | South African Family Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/5441 |
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