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Rapid Release of Trigger Points: Manage Pain Tension While Saving Your Hands

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People present with numerous painful, tense areas of consistent muscle tension that limit their mobility and function. Poor posture, faulty habits, traumas and strains to the neuromuscular system contributes to those reactive tight ropy bands of abnormal muscle contraction known as trigger points (TPs). TPs contribute to neck pain, headaches, back pain and activity limitation or functional disability. The cause of TPs is often overlooked, or simply not addressed, as therapists try to compress them away, only to find they return right after the session. In this live interactive webinar learn what defines a trigger point, what it represents in the neuromotor system, how to document, and how to use a variety of techniques to manage them for more successful clinical outcomes. Turn happy clients into raving fans!

This course is based on the recorded webinar, Rapid Release of Trigger Points: Manage Pain Tension While Saving Your Hands created by Theresa Schmidt in 2024.

Course Material Author

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS

Dr. Theresa Schmidt PT, DPT, OCS, LMT, CEAS of Educise.com is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist PT, Expert Consultant, educator, massage therapist, hypnotherapist and author in private practice at Educise PC Health & Wellness in NH. She is a Clinical Specialist in the Pain program at New Hampshire VA. She received her DPT at UNE., served as faculty in PT and massage programs and presented for International Fascia Research Congress, APTA, AMTA, AOTA, NASA, Johns Hopkins, and Cleveland Clinics. She focuses on hands-on natural solutions to pain and mobility problems integrating manual therapy, precision exercise, functional training and alternative medicine approaches. Her engaging seminars inspire clinicians with practical tools they can apply immediately for measurable results clients rave about.

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Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, and Occupational Therapy Assistants, Chiropractors, and Massage Therapists (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, DC, LMT).

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Discuss the etiology of trigger points.
  2. 2 Document evaluation of trigger points in the medical record correctly.
  3. 3 Demonstrate 3 interventions to reduce the painful sensitivity and tension associated with trigger points.
  4. 4 Discuss current evidence for the effectiveness of trigger point management, using myofascial, positional and reflex release techniques.

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Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS – None to report.

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Course Details

2 CE Hours
Recorded Webinar
Course 104457

Profession Group

  • Physical Health
  • Massage

Related Topics

Physical medicine

Availability

This course is available until Mar 6th, 2030.

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