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Myofascial pain syndromes (MPS) affect muscles, joints and skeletal structures, leading to pain, loss of function and movement impairments. The myofascial trigger point, the characteristic and diagnostic feature of MPS, is the physical entity by which MPS is identified. Treatment involves inactivating myofascial trigger points, correcting biomechanical and postural dysfunction, and restoring normal movement patterns. This two-day workshop is presented to teach the techniques of myofascial trigger point identification, effective manual techniques of inactivation of myofascial trigger points, and restoration of function. Each teaching block consists of an introductory lecture and demonstration, followed by supervised hands-on practice in small groups.

Workshop Objectives

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Relate the neurophysiology of myofascial pain to the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome and to the clinical features of tenderness, referred pain, and limited movement
  • Identify select muscles of the body by surface anatomy and by function
  • Identify the features of the myofascial trigger point by physical examination and apply this knowledge to inpidual muscles in different regions of the body
  • Perform muscle and region-specific manual therapy treatments to inactivate myofascial trigger points and restore movement patterns and posture, integrating various treatment techniques including post-isometric contraction-relaxation, muscle specific stretching, postural corrections, and manual myofascial trigger point therapy.

Each of the days on the Myofascial Trigger Point Examination weekend will run from 09:00 until 17:00 and will include:

  • Principles of assessment and treatment
  • Introduction to myofascial pain syndrome (MPS)
  • Head, neck, and shoulder pain and dysfunction
  • Neurophysiology and scientific basis of MPS and myofascial trigger point therapy
  • Shoulder, arm, and hand pain and dysfunction
  • Low back, pelvis, and hip pain dysfunction
  • Current scientific knowledge base of the sensory aspects of MPS
  • Lower extremity pain and dysfunction
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About National Training Centre

The National Training Centre (NTC) is Ireland's longest established training provider offering professional industry based qualifications in the areas of Fitness Instructor Training, Personal Training, Pilates Instructor Training, Neuromuscular Physical Therapy and a range of other health fitness related cTheirses.

NTC is an academic partner of the University of Chester and They provide students with the opportunity to study part time for a Masters Degree in Exercise & Nutrition Science and a Masters Degree in Neuromuscular Therapy. There are a wide range of Theirses to choose from at NTC and all cTheirses are offered part time in various locations.

NTC tutors are world class experts in their fields and have many years of professional and teaching experience. They hold specialist qualifications in education so they are equipped to teach a range of inpiduals no matter what their background. NTC is dedicated to advancing and integrating scientifc research to provide educational and practical applications of human movement, exercise science and bodywork therapy.

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