Statements (33)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical condition
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gptkbp:affects |
musculoskeletal system
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gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:MPS
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gptkbp:cause |
fatigue
sleep disturbances referred pain |
gptkbp:characterizedBy |
muscle stiffness
chronic pain localized tenderness trigger points |
gptkbp:diagnosedBy |
physical examination
identification of trigger points |
gptkbp:field |
pain management
rheumatology |
gptkbp:firstDescribed |
gptkb:Janet_G._Travell
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
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gptkbp:mayBeConfusedWith |
fibromyalgia
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gptkbp:prevalence |
common in adults
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gptkbp:riskFactor |
stress
repetitive strain muscle injury poor posture |
gptkbp:symptom |
reduced range of motion
deep, aching pain in a muscle muscle knots pain that persists or worsens |
gptkbp:treatment |
physical therapy
medications massage therapy stretching exercises trigger point injections |
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:MPF
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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