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Muscle Fiber Dysfunction and Trigger Points

Defining trigger points (knots), fibromyalgia, referred pain, tender points, whiplash, chronic low back pain, and postural dysfunction. Review of trigger point development, the impact of trauma and pain, posture, and eccentric loading, and prevalence. Muscle fiber changes, adaptations, soreness development from repetitive stress, muscular contractions, and myalgia.

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Course Description: Muscle Fiber Dysfunction and Trigger Points

Study Guide: Muscle Fiber Dysfunction and Trigger Points

Introduction and Definitions

Additional Definitions, Observable Phenomenon and Pathobiology

Prevalence

Mechanisms of Excessive Stress
4 Sub Sections

Myalgia, Metabolic Crisis and Muscle Fiber Changes

Chemical Changes Correlated with Trigger Points

Characteristic Electric Activity of Trigger Points

Nervous System Adaptations
1 Sub Section

Additional Courses related to Trigger Points

Bibliography

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