The effect of focused muscle contraction therapy on chronic pain and Brodmann Area activity in former National Football League players

2022-03-12 pain medicine Title + abstract only

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NFL players have a traumatic injury rate approaching 100%; chronic pain with decreased concentration occur commonly. This study examined the role of a novel focused muscle contraction therapy for the treatment of chronic pain and identified its impact on brain activity. Chronic pain was assessed by numerical score, neuropathic component, and impact on daily activities in 8 retired players. Brain activity was characterized by QEEG with low-resolution electromagnetic tomography analysis and functi...