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Electrical activities and pressure pain threshold in oral contraceptives users and nonusers
(2014)
The aim is to evaluate the influence of oral contraceptive intake and menstrual cycle on the electrical activity and pressure pain threshold from anterior temporal and masseter muscles. Twenty-eight women on reproductive ...
Age-of-onset of menopause is associated with enhanced painful and non-painful sensitivity in fibromyalgia
(Springer, 2013-02-16)
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain condition characterized by high prevalence in women. In particular, estrogen deficit has been considered as a potentially promoting factor of FM symptoms. This study was aimed to examine ...
The impact of stress and anxiety on the pressure pain threshold of myofascial pain patients
(WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC, 2009)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of stress and anxiety on the pressure pain threshold (PPT) of masticatory muscles and on the subjective pain report. Forty-five women, students, with mean age of 19.75 ...
Pain pressure threshold algometry of the abdominal wall in healthy women
(ASSOC BRAS DIVULG CIENTIFICARIBEIRÃO PRETO, 2012)
The objective of this study was to determine the inter- and intra-examiner reliability of pain pressure threshold algometry at various points of the abdominal wall of healthy women. Twenty-one healthy women in menacme with ...
Influence of myofascial pain on the pressure pain threshold of masticatory muscles in women with migraine
(Lippincott Willians & WilkinsPhiladelphia, 2013-04)
Objective: To evaluate the influence of myofascial pain on the Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) of masticatory muscles in women with migraine. Methods: The sample comprised 101 women, ages ranging from 18 to 60 years, with ...
Treatment of Masticatory Muscle Pain with Acupuncture: Is It Necessary to Associate with Occlusal Splints?
(2021-01-01)
Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are treated by different modalities including splints, physiotherapy, and acupuncture. Although all of these offer evidencebased benefits to the patients, avoiding overtreatment ...
Development of a pressure nociceptive threshold testing device for evaluation of analgesics in cats
(W B Saunders Co Ltd, 2007-02-01)
A pressure analgesiometric device was developed for unrestrained cats. Eleven cats were studied. Stimulation was via three rounded pins within a bracelet on the forearm. The pins were advanced by manual bladder inflation. ...
Development of a pressure nociceptive threshold testing device for evaluation of analgesics in cats
(W B Saunders Co Ltd, 2007-02-01)
A pressure analgesiometric device was developed for unrestrained cats. Eleven cats were studied. Stimulation was via three rounded pins within a bracelet on the forearm. The pins were advanced by manual bladder inflation. ...
Evaluation of sensitivity, motor and pain thresholds across the menstrual cycle through medium-frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
(Hospital Clinicas, Univ Sao PauloSao PauloBrasil, 2013)