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Chang-Zern Hong. (1998) Algometry In Evaluation of Trigger Points and Referred Pain. Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain 6:1, pages 47-59.
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Jason C. Lee, Doris T. Lin & Chang-Zern Hong. (1997) The Effectiveness of Simultaneous Thermotherapy with Ultrasound and Electrotherapy with Combined AC and DC Current on the Immediate Pain Relief of Myofascial Trigger Points. Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain 5:1, pages 81-90.
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David G Simons. (1996) Myofascial Pain Syndromes-. Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain 4:3, pages 115-124.
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Chang-Zern Hong, Yasuhiro Torigoe & Jen Yu. (1995) The Localized Twitch Responses in Responsive Taut Bands of Rabbit Skeletal Muscle Fibers Are Related to the Reflexes at Spinal Cord Level. Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain 3:1, pages 15-33.
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David G. Simons & Chang-Zern Hong. (1994) Reply to Dr. Quintner. Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain 2:2, pages 137-140.
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Chang-Zern Hong & Yasuhiro Torigoe. (1994) Electrophysiological Characteristics of Localized Twitch Responses in Responsive Taut Bands of Rabbit Skeletal Muscle Fibers. Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain 2:2, pages 17-43.
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David G Simons. (1994) Myofascial Pain Syndromes-. Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain 2:1, pages 117-124.
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Chang-Zern Hong. (1994) Considerations and Recommendations Regarding Myofascial Trigger Point Injection. Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain 2:1, pages 29-59.
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