In recent years

treatments based on myofascial trigger points（MTrPs） theory have been increasingly used in pain rehabilitation. The accuracy of MTr Ps localization and assessment directly affects the clinical efficacy. Currently

the assessment of MTr Ps mainly relies on manual palpation

the reliability of which is related to the skill of the assessor. Scholars have been exploring more accurate and objective assessment modalities. Currently

musculoskeletal ultrasound

magnetic resonance imaging and infrared thermography are commonly used in clinical practice to assess MTr Ps from the dimensions of imaging and functional medicine

which have certain value. However

no uniform conclusions have been reported for quantitative assessment. In this paper

we briefly introduce the progress of research on the assessment of MTrPs through a review.