Differences in the mitochondrial and lipid droplet morphology in female office workers with Trapezius Myalgia, compared with healthy controls Universiteit Antwerpen Universiteit Gent
Objective Trapezius myalgia or, more specifically, myofascial dysfunction of the upper trapezius mainly affects women performing jobs requiring prolonged low level activation of the muscle. This continuous low muscle load can be accompanied by a shift to a more anaerobic energy metabolism, causing pain. The aim of the study was to investigate whether morphological signs of an impaired aerobic metabolism are present in female office workers with ...