A Literature Review to Analyse the Outcome of Myofascial Release for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

摘要

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is one of the most common causes of muscle pain. MPS is characterised by the presence oftrigger points that form a taut band in the muscle. The aim of this review was to evaluate the literature related to MPS and to analysethe outcome of Myofascial Release (MFR) Techniques for various musculoskeletal conditions from published articles. Online searchengines such as MEDLINE, PubMed, Google scholar and Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) were searched. There were nolimitations for dates applied to the review article. Sixteen articles were selected with the terms MFR techniques used. The data weretabulated according to the type of study, number of participants in the study, the condition being treated, treatment given, outcomemeasures, and results. This literature review found mixed responses to the outcomes of MFR techniques. These contrasting resultsreveal the need for future research. This may help researchers to conduct Randomised Controlled Trials (RCT) using MFR andfurther develop protocols to enhance better interpretations and the need for evidence-based information.