Efficacy of Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling in the Prevention of Pain after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Table 1
Examination protocol.
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Tensor fasciae latae
Hip adductors
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Gastrocnemius
Popliteus
Hip position
Extension Lateral rotation
Flexion Abduction Lateral rotation
Flexion Abduction for medial and adduction for lateral muscles
Flexion
Flexion
Flexion Abduction Lateral rotation
Knee position
Extension
Flexion
Flexion
Flexion
Flexion
Flexion
All muscles were examined with the subject in supine position.