Critique of Quintner et al. 2015
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This is a fierce critique of “A critical evaluation of the trigger point phenomenon” (which, as of early 2019, is still the only peer-reviewed paper expressing skepticism about myofascial pain syndrome).
In contrast to Dommerholt et al’s more formal rebuttal, Brookbush is more pointed and strongly worded. This will be warmly received by the choir, but dismissed as crankery and ax grinding by anyone on “Team Quintner.” I’m happy to see it added to the debate.
I agree with most of the key points made by Brookbush. In particular, I believe he is especially correct to point out that “the authors consistently misuse and misrepresent citations. If you do not look at each individual citation you would assume this paper is well supported. It is not.” And that “most of the research and hypotheses on trigger points were not even addressed in this paper.” And finally, I also particularly agree that Quintner et al. attack “claims that were never made.”
~ Paul Ingraham, PainSci Publisher
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“A critical evaluation of the trigger point phenomenon,” Quintner et al, Rheumatology (Oxford), 2015.
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“A Critical Evaluation of Quintner et al: Missing the Point,” Dommerholt et al, Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 2015.
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