A critical evaluation of Quintner et al: Missing the point. Issue 2 (April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dommerholt, Jan; Gerwin, Robert D.
• Is Part Of: Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. Volume 19:Issue 2(2015:Apr.)
• Page Start: 193
• Page End: 204
• Publication Date: 2015-04
• Subjects: Myofascial pain -- Trigger points -- Trigger point hypotheses; Massage -- Periodicals; Exercise therapy -- Periodicals; Manipulation (Therapeutics) -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 615.82
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.01.009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1360-8592

Abstract

Summary: The objective of this article is to critically analyze a recent publication by Quinter, Bove and Cohen, published in Rheumatology, about myofascial pain syndrome and trigger points (Quintner et al., 2014). The authors concluded that the leading trigger point hypothesis is flawed in reasoning and in science. They claimed to have refuted the trigger point hypothesis. The current paper demonstrates that the Quintner et al. paper is a biased review of the literature replete with unsupported opinions and accusations. In summary, Quintner et al. have not presented any convincing evidence to believe that the Integrated TrP Hypothesis should be laid to rest.