PATIENT EDUCATION: TEACHING THE PATIENT ABOUT MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME

Course overview

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder characterized by hyperirritable trigger points (TrPs) in taut bands of muscle that cause localized or referred pain when stimulated. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the procedure for providing patient education about MPS, including a step-by-step process for education and the benefits of patient education on this topic. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.