Table 1 The number of key active MTPs in fibromyalgia (N = 30)

Subocciput

4

5

9

Temporalis (TrP3)

1

1

2

Upper trapezius (TrP2)

20

21

41

Supraspinatus (mid) )

15

14

30

Infraspinatus (mid)

12

13

25

Pectoris major (mid)

5

7

12

Posterior deltoid (mid)

6

8

14

Extensor digitorum (2 cm distal to lateral epicondyle)

22

23

43

Rhomboid major (mid)

2

3

5

Triceps (mid)

2

3

5

Biceps (mid)

2

2

4

Quadratus lumborum (tip of 3^rd transverse process)

20

23

43

Gluteus medius (mid)

12

13

25

Vastus medialis (TrP1)

9

8

18

Rectus femoris (proximal attachment)

4

5

9

Tibialis anterior (proximal attachment)

2

3

5

Peroneous longus (mid)

2

2

4

Rectus abdominis (2 cm lateral to umbilicus)

1

1

2

Gastrocnemius (TrP1,2)

2

2

4

Plantar muscles (mid)

2

3

5

Subtotal

146

159

305