This session will focus on the evidence supporting the identification and treatment of active and latent myofascial trigger points. Current and past research associated with the topic will be explored. Instrument-assisted soft tissue techniques, dry needling, and myofascial release as treatment will also be discussed. Furthermore, palpation skills will be addressed including the use of pincer and flat palpation approaches.
Course Content
- Introduction
- Brief history and role of trigger points
- Research and evidence for trigger points in chronic pain conditions
- Definition and discussion of latent and active trigger points
- Association of trigger points to painful conditions
- Treatment of active versus latent trigger points
- Compare and contrasting of flat and pincer palpation
- Muscles that tend to be palpated through these techniques
- Discussion of clinical reasoning approaches
- What drives the use of certain interventions for the treatment of trigger points
- How does trigger point treatment fit into the treatment plan
is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This course is approved for 2 contact hour(s) for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
This educational offering qualifies for 2 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.
This program has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 2 contact hour(s) for Physical Therapists.
is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This course qualifies for 2.0 CE Credit Hour(s).
This meets the IN-PT approval under 844 IAC 6-8-5 Approved Organizations #9, please contact IN Board or Association if you have questions.
For Kentcuky licensees, according to 201 KAR 22:045, this class may be applied toward Category 2 continued competency requirements. Please review the regulation to determine eligibility.
is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This seminar is awarded 2.4 contact hour(s).
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2021. This course qualifies for 2 continuing education hours.
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| Course Manual_Identification & Treatments of Myofascial Trigger Points (2.82 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Course Powerpoint_Identification & Treatments of Myofascial Trigger Points (2.42 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Derek Clewley, PT, PhD.c, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, graduated from the University of Montana in 2002 with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy and later obtained his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree through Shenandoah University. In 2006 he achieved board certification as an orthopaedic clinical specialist. He is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Dr. Clewley graduated from Evidence In Motion’s manual therapy fellowship program in 2010, part of the initial fellowship cohort, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. Currently, he is enrolled at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions and is a PhD candidate in the orthopaedic and sports sciences. His primary research interests are trigger point dry needling and manual physical therapy. Dr. Clewley is the Director of Residency Programs for BenchMark Physical Therapy and serves as faculty for Evidence In Motion’s residency, fellowship, and tDPT program. He is also clinical faculty with Emory University and Mercer University. Dr. Clewley has presented at numerous state and national conferences and has been published in peer reviewed journals.
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistants
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