The influence of musculoskeletal pain disorders on muscle synergies-A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain disorders represent a group of highly prevalent and often disabling conditions. Investigating the structure of motor variability in response to pain may reveal novel motor impairment mechanisms that may lead to enhanced management of motor dysfunction associated with MSK pain disorders. This review aims to systematically synthesize the evidence on the influence of MSK pain disorders on muscle synergies.

Methods

Nine electronic databases were searched using Medical Subject Headings and keywords describing pain, electromyography and synergies. Relevant characteristics of included studies were extracted and assessed for generalizability and risk of bias. Due to the significant heterogeneity, a qualitative synthesis of the results was perfor

SUBMITTER: Liew BXW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6218076 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature