title: A critical evaluation of Quintner et al: missing the point.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Bethesda Physiocare, Bethesda, MD, USA; PhysioFitness, Rockville, MD, USA; Myopain Seminars, Bethesda, MD, USA. Electronic address: dommerholt@myopainseminars.com.
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dommerholt
authors.affiliation: Myopain Seminars, Bethesda, MD, USA; Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA; Pain & Rehabilitation Medicine, Bethesda, MD, USA. Electronic address: gerwin@painpoints.com.
authors.forename: Robert D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Gerwin
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D009209:Myofascial Pain Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D061028:Trigger Points / Q000503:physiopathology*
keywords: Myofascial pain; Trigger point hypotheses; Trigger points