Trigger Point Therapy Review

Who is known as the founder of Trigger Point therapy?

Which of the following is not a sign of inflammation?

"Short sudden onset."

What is another name of ischemic compression?

Because Trigger Points or TrPs prevent full lengthening of the muscle, what technique do you want to end with to fully lengthen the muscle tissue?

This muscle is part of Head, Neck, and Face. When in dysfunction you might see your client talking about pain in the Tempromandibular joint. Sometimes the client will complain about tissues opening and closing their jaw. Associated TrPs would be Tempralis, Medial pterygoind, and SCM.

Which of the following is a associated TrP for Biceps Femoris

Only Rectus Femoris and Vastus Medialis are the associated TrPs for this muscle. The pain pattern follows the path of the muscle from its origin: ASIS, insertion: Proximal medial shaft of tibia at the pes anserinus tendon. "Longest muscle in the body."

What would be a indication or symptom that you have a TrP in your Gastrocnemius

What type of trigger point is "late". It only refers sensation upon touch or movement.

How long does the acute stage last?

Drinking tonic water at a table is what type of contraction?

The following is an example of isometric contraction

This muscle can cause rounded shoulder posture. Pain in anterior shoulder, entire pectoral region, and limited abduction of shoulder. 2 out of the 3 associated TrPs are Latissimus Dorsi and Subscapularis.

Client comes in and complains of pain down is posterior shoulder, arm, and forearm. Pain radiates down to the pinkie and ring finger. They also mention they are not able to fully extend their elbow. Upon further intake you find out that this person is a Uber/Lyft driver.

TrP that is always dull and achy, and is the original source of pain and dysfunction.

TrPs form in this anterior forearm muscle because of prolonged use of a cane, the client can then feel tenderness in palms with pain in Anterior forearm and palm of hand. What muscle could it be?

Which of the following is a reason for a Trigger Point to form?

What type of movement has the therapist rotating the clients head while the client assist.

When an injury is acute stage is Trigger point therapy appropriate?