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#7413 Evidence-based Interventions for Myofascial Trigger Points

Motivations, Inc.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: Identify and understand the diagnostic and unique characteristics of a myofascial trigger point Explain the referral pattern of a myofascial trigger point in a variety of muscles Compare and contrast historical and current approaches to treating a myofascial trigger point

Target Audience

Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Confirmation Notes

PT CEU’s: Motivations, Inc. courses are approved for PT by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. Motivations Inc is an approved provider of Physical Therapy continuing education by these professional bodies: Texas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, ILDPR- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Approved PT CE Sponsor, NY- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Physical Therapy Board of California. Many state boards recognize these for pre-approval purposes. Contact us if you would like verification for your state.
OT CEU’s: Motivations, Inc. webinars are approved for AOTA CEU's Distance Learning: Interactive.
This is a 3-hour course equivalent to 0.3 CEUs offered as a live webinar. Instructors present this course content via an internet website displaying real time power points. Learners will receive a PDF of the course materials before the event. Instructors lecture through a phone conference call connection or your computer if you have audio capability on your computer. Questions may be asked during the webinar using the chat feature or the “raise hand” feature for live discussion.

Agenda

Pre Study: Plan to read the course materials, references and review the post test before the start time. Also please be prepared to share patient case study related question during the discussion time. (Allow 30 minutes for these study tasks)
5mins
Introduction
15 mins
Patholphysiology of a myofascial trigger point
20 mins
Myofascial referral patterns
70 mins
Evidence-based interventions
10 mins
Case examples, questions, comments, & discussion
Post test: Research, identify, and submit your post test question answers on the online form. This is an open book test you can take multiple times if needed to obtain the 70% score (Allow 30 minutes for these completion tasks)

Description

This webinar is an evidence-based approach to intervention techniques used to manage myofascial trigger points. The information will explain the historical and current rationale for the development and therapeutic interventions of myofascial trigger points (MTrP). We will discuss the referral patterns of MTrP and the various treatment techniques and their effectiveness. Current evidence will be sited.

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