Relationship between the asymmetry of the resting scapular position and the prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points in the trapezius muscle in asymptomatic adults.

ABSTRACT: Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) and body postural misalignment, including the position of the scapula, can contribute to the onset and persistence of musculoskeletal pain. However, the relationship in asymptomatic cases remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between the asymmetry of the resting scapular position and latent MTrPs in the upper trapezius muscle (UTM) in asymptomatic adults. A total of 32 asymptomatic adult men (mean age, 26.28 ± 1.1 years) were included in this study. Full-body photographs were taken from the posterior view, with the participants resting in a standing position. To determine the degree of asymmetry of the resting scapular position, the horizontal scapular alignment angle (HSAA) was analyzed from the photographs. The asse

SUBMITTER: Aki Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12558538 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature