Clinical trial NCT04445545 - References

Myofascial Trigger Point Pain (MTrP) — High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) on Myofascial Trigger Points.

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Effectiveness of High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) and Stretching Exercises on Cervical Flexibility and Pain Reduction in Myofascial Trigger Points. Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT).

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