Trigger Points

Question 1

A trigger point is a palpable _____________ in a taut band.

Answer 1

NODULE

Question 2

A trigger point develops when a group of ______________ become stuck in a shortened position.

Answer 2

SARCOMERES

Question 3

Is there heat in a trigger point?

Answer 3

NO

Question 4

In an active trigger point, when will the referred pain be present?

Answer 4

AT REST
or
IN MOTION

Question 5

In a latent trigger point, when will the referred pain be present?

Answer 5

ONLY WHEN COMPRESSED

Question 6

Primary trigger points are not all ___________.

Answer 6

KEY

Question 7

Key trigger points are ALL _____________.

Answer 7

PRIMARY

Question 8

Satellite trigger points are ______________.

Answer 8

SECONDARY

Question 9

A ________ sign is a general pain response of the client.

Answer 9

JUMP

Question 10

Name the 4 indications that you’ve found a TrP?

tech #10

Answer 10

TENDER NODULE WITHIN TAUT BAND OF MM
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LOCAL TWITCH RESPONSE
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REFERRAL PAIN
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AUTONOMIC PHENOMENON

Question 11

What should you discuss with your patient before treating TrP?

Answer 11

DISCOMFORT STATEMENT

Question 12

How do you treat a TrP?

Answer 12

MM STRIPPING
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COMPRESSIONS
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PIR
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DRY NEEDLING
etc

Question 13

According to CMTO standards of practice, tech #10, a trigger point is defined as meeting at least 2 of what criteria?

Answer 13

TENDER NODULE WITHIN TAUT BAND OF MM
\+
LOCAL TWITCH RESPONSE
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REFERRAL PAIN
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AUTONOMIC PHENOMENON