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"TRIGGER-POINTS" are small areas of
localized
sensiti-
vity
and pain
found
in
muscles
and
connective
tissue.
They
may
be
produced
by trauma, can be a result of
chronic
strain or
may
be developed as a result of stress
from
functional
daily
activities
or
postural
habits.
Though
local in nature,
reports
in the
literature
indicate
the
discomfort
may
be referred
through
the
autonomic
nerve
fibers
to
other
areas of the
body
(so-called
"referred
pain").
These areas
may
be palpated
with
finger-tip
pressure,
located
by
using
the eraser end of a pencil,
or
by means of
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SCALENl
vxsrus
MEDIAUS
LONG EXTENSORS
MIDDLE
F1NCiER
EXTENSOR
C.4PiTlS
electrical
currents. It has been suggested the
combina-
tion
of
electrical
stimulation
and
ultrasound
is
beneficial
in
both
locating
and
treating
those
involved areas. A
tetanizing
current
within
comfortable
intensity
range of
the
patient
is
normally
used
for
both
location
and
treatment,
offering
"massage-like"
contraction
to the
muscles
where
it is applied.
Articles
of reference are
listed.
The
application
is
widespread
and
successful
treatments
have been reported in
both
acute
and
chronic
conditions.
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PAIN
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THtGGER
POiNT
MULPflDlJS
GUJTEUS
MiNIMUS
PEnONEUS
1-
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TERNOMA5
roiu
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POSTERIOR
ADDUCTOR
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SCAPULAE
CERV'CAL
REFERENCES:
Travel,
J. and Rinzier, S.H.
"The
Myofascial Genesis Sola, A.E.
"Myofascial
Trigger Point Pain in the Neck
of Pain," POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE, Vol. II,
No.5,
and Shoulder Girdle," NORTHWEST MEDICINE, Vol.
May, 1952.
54, pp. 980-984 September, 1955.
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