Clinical pressure pain threshold testing in neck pain: comparing protocols, responsiveness, and association with psychological variables.

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Published in Phys Ther on February 20, 2014

Authors

David M Walton1, Lenerdene Levesque2, Martin Payne3, Julie Schick4

Author Affiliations

1: D.M. Walton, PT, PhD, Manipulative Therapy Program, School of Physical Therapy, Western University, 1201 Western Rd, Room EC1443, London, Ontario, Canada N6G 1A1. dwalton5@uwo.ca.
2: L. Levesque, PT, MClSc, Manipulative Therapy Program, School of Physical Therapy, Western University.
3: M. Payne, PT, MClSc, Manipulative Therapy Program, School of Physical Therapy, Western University.
4: J. Schick, PT, MClSc, Manipulative Therapy Program, School of Physical Therapy, Western University.

Associated clinical trials:

Changes on Pain and Range of Motion by the Use of Kinesio Taping in Patients Diagnosed With Cervical Pain | NCT02913976

Changes on Pain and Range of Motion by the Use of Kinesio Taping in Subjects With Myofascial Trigger Point | NCT02913963

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