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Discuss the role of trigger points in chronic pain conditions Compare and contrast active and latent trigger points Identify trigger points using flat and pincer palpation techniques Analyze the rationale behind the use of interventions to treat myofascial trigger points Determine the evidence for identifying and treating trigger points

- Introduction
- Brief history and role of trigger points
- Research and evidence for trigger points in chronic pain conditions
- Definition and discussion of latent and active trigger points
- Association of trigger points to painful conditions
- Treatment of active versus latent trigger points
- Compare and contrasting of flat and pincer palpation
- Muscles that tend to be palpated through these techniques
- Discussion of clinical reasoning approaches
- What drives the use of certain interventions for the treatment of trigger points
- How does trigger point treatment fit into the treatment plan

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Materials that are included in this course could include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice for your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.


Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this educational offering. Please note, your state licensing board dictates what is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact customerservice@vyne.com or 800-397-0180.


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