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Positional Release Therapy Versus Therapeutic Massage in Reducing Muscle Trigger and Tender Points

@inproceedings{Bethers2018PositionalRT,
  title={Positional Release Therapy Versus Therapeutic Massage in Reducing Muscle Trigger and Tender Points},
  author={Amber Hancock Bethers},
  year={2018}
}
  • Amber Hancock Bethers
  • Published 2018
  • Medicine
    • Positional Release Therapy Versus Therapeutic Massage in Reducing Muscle Trigger and Tender Points Amber Hancock Bethers Department of Exercise Sciences, BYU Master of Science Objective: To determine the difference in effectiveness of positional release therapy (PRT) compared with therapeutic massage (TM) in treating trigger and tender points in the upper trapezius muscle. Background: Trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle are common and can be painful. Therapeutic massage is a more… CONTINUE READING
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