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Myofascial Pain Syndrome is the most likely diagnosis in most chronic pain situations, and the most commonly overlooked. It can occur as a primary condition or a secondary condition in concurrence with other diagnosis.
Myofascial pain syndrome is diagnosed by the presence of trigger points. These trigger points cannot be diagnosed by any imaging tests; they are diagnosed only by clinical symptoms and palpation. It requires a trained and skilled practitioner to accurately palpate and effectively treat trigger points.
Course Outline:
This course is designed to introduce you to the concept of myofascial pain and trigger point referral patterns; instruct you in the art of muscle palpation for trigger points. You will also be introduced to the concept of myofascial release and specific myofascial release techniques.
This is the initial course in a series that will systematically take you through evaluation and treatment of pain and dysfunction anywhere in the body.
Course Objectives:
- Name the clinical characteristics of myofascial pain syndrome.
- Identify trigger points by referral pattern and palpation.
- Understand underlying perpetuating factors.
- Understand myofascial trigger points versus myofascial release techniques.
- Apply a variety of treatment techniques for myofascial pain.
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2-DAY COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE 1: DAY ONE
Introductions
Trigger Points - definitions, clinical characteristics, pathophysiology, history
BREAK
Palpation demonstration
Lab - Palpation
LUNCH
Treatment techniques, compression release, stretch and ice, therepeutic stretching
BREAK
Lab - treatment techniques
Questions and conclusion
COURSE 1: DAY TWO
Review
Perpetuating factors
BREAK
Postural eval lecture and demo
Lab - Postural evaluations
LUNCH
Myofascial Release - definitions, characteristics, demonstration
BREAK
Breathing exercise
Lab - Myofascial Release techniques
Questions and conclusion
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