Physical therapists’ modalities and decision-making in the treatment of myofascial trigger points: an exploratory cross-sectional survey in the United States

J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Sep 8:1-9. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2026.2729532. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To identify the modalities most commonly used by outpatient physical therapists in the United States for the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), determine how frequently those modalities are used, and examine the factors influencing modality selection. METHODS: A descriptive, […]