1 CreditIMTCEC
Trigger Point Assessment (and Palpation)
Reliability and validity of assessment, palpation, referral pain, and locating trigger points (knots). Assessment and efficacy of manual release/massage and trigger point release techniques on common overactive muscles like the trapezius, rhomboids, pectoralis minor, rotator cuff, pectoralis major, post delt, back muscles (paraspinal), quadratus lumborum (QL), quadriceps, and calves (gastrocnemius and soleus).
Brent Brookbush
DPT, PT, MS, CPT, HMS, IMT
Definitions and Recommendations
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Course Description: Trigger Point Assessment and Palpation
Definitions and Recommendations
Research Corner1 Sub Section
Muscle Specific Research Findings6 Sub Sections
Additional Research
Bibliography
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