From: Friction massage versus kinesiotaping for short-term management of latent trigger points in the upper trapezius: a randomized controlled trial
Variable
Treatment group (Mean ± SD)
P
Friction massage
Kinesiotape
Pressure pain threshold
2.10 ± 0.11**
1.87 ± 0.11**
0.53
Grip strength
42.17 ± 10.68**
40.65 ± 7.30
0.66