Trigger Point Therapy for Healthcare Professionals

Course overview

This course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to broaden their understanding of trigger points and elevate their scope of practice. Built upon the latest evidence-based research and incorporating teachings from the world's leading practitioners, this comprehensive course is presented by Elsevier Education Award winner Paul Townley, MMACP, PT. Drawing from his extensive experience working with elite athletes in the EPL, Paul delivers valuable practical insights throughout the course. The accompanying course text features over 200 beautifully illustrated pages that delve into crucial information on trigger points, muscle pain, fascia, and their interconnections. It also highlights the clinical relevance of trigger points in each muscle, aiding clinical reasoning and assessment. Detailed presentations of trigger point sites, pain maps, and recommended treatment techniques are also included. Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: Define what a trigger point is. State the defining symptom when a trigger point is pressed. State the characteristics of scar trigger points. List the muscles related to headaches. List the muscles related to neck pain.