Prevalence and anatomical location of muscle tenderness in adults with nonspecific neck/shoulder pain

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Many adults experience bothersome neck/shoulder pain. While research and treatment strategies often focus on the upper trapezius, other neck/shoulder muscles may be affected as well. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the pr...

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Main Authors: Mortensen Ole S, Hansen Klaus, Andersen Lars L, Zebis Mette K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/169