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Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment

Last updated July 7, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
Andreas Brandl
The World Academy of Sciences
2
Jingzhu Zhou
Weifang Medical University
3
Thomas Koc
Kean University
4
Shiloh Plaut
University of Nicosia
5
Jorge Sánchez-Infante
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
6
Fábio Franciscatto Stieven
Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre
7
Piotr Urbański
Jagiellonian University
8
Yilong Huang
Wuhan University
9
J. Massimo Nunes
Stellenbosch University
10
Thomas Matheve
Ghent University Hospital

Rising Stars Papers

1
Multiparameter body composition analysis on chest CT predicts clinical outcomes in resectable non-small cell lung cancer
Insights into Imaging|2025
15 cit.
2
Quantifying thoracolumbar fascia deformation to discriminate acute low back pain patients and healthy individuals using ultrasound
Scientific Reports|2024
14 cit.
3
Herpesvirus Infection of Endothelial Cells as a Systemic Pathological Axis in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Viruses|2024
13 cit.
4
Reliability and validity of an app-assisted tissue compliance meter in measuring tissue stiffness on a phantom model
PeerJ|2024
10 cit.
5
Task-Specific Perceived Harmfulness Predicts Protective Movement Behaviour in Chronic Low Back Pain
Journal of Clinical Medicine|2024
9 cit.
6
Relations between daily stressful events, exertion, heart rate variability, and thoracolumbar fascia deformability: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports|2024
7 cit.
7
Exploring the Experiences and Perspectives of Division III Athletes Regarding Personalized Nutrition Plans for Improved Performance—A Qualitative Investigation
Healthcare|2024
6 cit.
8
Influence of Relative Age on Physical Condition and Academic Performance in Adolescents
Behavioral Sciences|2024
5 cit.
9
The In Vitro and Vivo Validation of a New Ultrasound Method to Quantify Thoracolumbar Fascia Deformation
Journal of Clinical Medicine|2025
5 cit.
10
Bio-tensegrity and extracellular matrix disruption in the pathogenesis of persistent post-operative pain: a hypothesis
Frontiers in Physiology|2025
4 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Katherine Norman
Duke University
2
César Calvo‐Lobo
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
3
David A. Andersson
King's College London
4
Gil Hedley
Integra (United States)
5
Nicola Knowles
University of Warwick
6
Christian Ure
Tirol Kliniken
7
Aitor Martín‐Pintado‐Zugasti
Universidad San Pablo CEU
8
Zhengye Liu
First Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University
9
Huirong Han
Weifang Medical University
10
Peeyoosha Gurudut
Physiotherapy New Zealand

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
Effectiveness of graded motor imagery in subjects with frozen shoulder: a pilot randomized controlled trial
The Korean journal of pain|2022
27 cit.
2
Effects of a Therapeutic Exercise Protocol for Patients with Chronic Non-Specific Back Pain in Primary Health Care: A Single-Group Retrospective Cohort Study
Journal of Clinical Medicine|2023
20 cit.
3
Relationships between circulating metabolites and facial skin aging: a Mendelian randomization study
Human Genomics|2023
18 cit.
4
Comparative Effect of Graded Motor Imagery and Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Mobility and Function in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study.
PubMed|2022
14 cit.
5
POWERbreathe® Inspiratory Muscle Training in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Journal of Clinical Medicine|2022
14 cit.
6
Design and synthesis of novel imidazole-chalcone derivatives as microtubule protein polymerization inhibitors to treat cervical cancer and reverse cisplatin resistance
Bioorganic Chemistry|2024
14 cit.
7
Effectiveness of Ultrasonography Visual Biofeedback of the Diaphragm in Conjunction with Inspiratory Muscle Training on Muscle Thickness, Respiratory Pressures, Pain, Disability, Quality of Life and Pulmonary Function in Athletes with Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Journal of Clinical Medicine|2022
12 cit.
8
Analysis of sensorimotor control in people with and without neck pain using inertial sensor technology: study protocol for a 1-year longitudinal prospective observational study
BMJ Open|2022
9 cit.
9
Describing Perspectives of Telehealth and the Impact on Equity in Access to Health Care from Community and Provider Perspectives: A Multimethod Analysis
Telemedicine Journal and e-Health|2023
9 cit.
10
Ultrasonographic reliability and repeatability of simultaneous bilateral assessment of diaphragm muscle thickness during normal breathing
Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery|2023
8 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Researchers

1
César Fernández‐de‐las‐Peñas
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
2
Lars Arendt‐Nielsen
Steno Diabetes Centers
3
Jo Nijs
Pain in Motion
4
Lynn H. Gerber
Global Health Council
5
Yoram Shir
Hadassah Academic College
6
Carla Stecco
University of Padua
7
Raffaele De
University of Padua
8
Lorna Paul
Glasgow Caledonian University
9
Michelle Stern
United States Geological Survey
10
Greta Moorkens
Antwerp University Hospital

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1
A novel behavioral model of neuropathic pain disorders produced in rats by partial sciatic nerve injury
Pain|1990
1.8k cit.
2
Sensitization in patients with painful knee osteoarthritis
Pain|2010
984 cit.
3
Biochemicals Associated With Pain and Inflammation are Elevated in Sites Near to and Remote From Active Myofascial Trigger Points
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation|2008
752 cit.
4
An in vivo microanalytical technique for measuring the local biochemical milieu of human skeletal muscle
Journal of Applied Physiology|2005
660 cit.
5
Defining Post-COVID Symptoms (Post-Acute COVID, Long COVID, Persistent Post-COVID): An Integrative Classification
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health|2021
497 cit.
6
Central sensitisation in chronic pain conditions: latest discoveries and their potential for precision medicine
The Lancet Rheumatology|2021
478 cit.
7
Age effects on pain thresholds, temporal summation and spatial summation of heat and pressure pain
Pain|2005
427 cit.
8
The influence of low back pain on muscle activity and coordination during gait: a clinical and experimental study
Pain|1996
417 cit.
9
Ketamine reduces muscle pain, temporal summation, and referred pain in fibromyalgia patients
Pain|2000
409 cit.
10
Inhibition of motor system excitability at cortical and spinal level by tonic muscle pain
Clinical Neurophysiology|2001
398 cit.

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