Raghav Physiotherapy

DEDICATED TO THE PIONEERS WHO DIAGNOSED & DESCRIBED TRIGGER POINTS & ITS THERAPY

DR. JANET G. TRAVELL
Extensive work in this concept during her life time - 1901 to 1997 (USA)
Her dedicated research work gave Light for this diagnosis & management.
Later the work was carried out by DAVID G. SIMONS & LOIS S. SIMONS

Courses Offered

WHAT IS TRIGGER POINT

TRIGGER POINT is a hyperirritable spot in skeletal muscle that is associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band. The spot is painful on compression and can give rise to characteristic referred pain , referred tenderness , motor dysfunction & autonomic phenomena . Janet G. Travell

WHERE IT OCCURS & WHAT IT DOES

Travell and Simons’s research has shown that trigger points are the primary cause of pain 75% of the time and are at least a part of nearly every pain problem They can occur in muscle, the muscle-tendon junctions, bursa, or fat pad. Sometimes, trigger points can be accompanied by inflammation and if they remain long enough, what was once healthy fascia is replaced with inelastic scar tissue.

It has been speculated that trigger points may lead to a variety of sports injuries - from camps to more serious muscle and tendon tears. The theory, which seems plausible, is that trigger points compromise the tissue structure in which they are located, placing a greater strain on other tissues that must compensate for its weakness. Trigger points cause headaches, neck and jaw pain, low back pain, tennis elbow, and carpal tunnel syndrome. They are the source of the pain in such joints as the shoulder, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle that is so often mistaken for arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, or ligament injury.

Trigger points also cause symptoms as diverse as dizziness, earaches, sinusitis, nausea, heartburn, false heart pain, heart arrhythmia, genital pain, and numbness in the hands and feet According to many therapists, trigger points in the fascia can restrict or alter the motion about a joint resulting in a change of normal neural feedback to the central nervous system. Eventually, the neuromuscular system becomes less efficient, leading to premature fatigue, chronic pain and injury and less efficient motor skill performance.

Special features

Detailed Theoretical explanation & exclusively elaborated Practical sessions
Emphasis on hands-on training & Evidence based Approach
Clinical reasoning , Pathophysiology, Pathomechanics, Surface anatomy etc
Includes integrated comprehensive management
Valid workshop Certificate with 10/20 credit hours
Relevant Case studies discussion.

What you get

Certificate, Study Material, Transcript, Working Lunch, Tea Snacks etc

Who can join?

BPT Interns, Postgraduates & Physiotherapists

What pioneers say?

This is an effective and efficient approach enables the clinician to achieve immediate results, which are necessary under a changed health care system.

Course Objectives

To learn the clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment of myofascial dysfunction.
To device treatment protocols including myofascial trigger point therapy, Myofascial Release, Strengthening, Posture reeducation, Prevention, Ergonomics and Exercise Strategies
To know how to treat acute and chronic pain problems associated with trigger points
To train specialist physios in treating Neuro Musculoskeletal disorders

Course Highlights

Enhance the skill in diagnosing & treating musculoskeletal & movement dysfunction
Use movement dysfunction analysis in a clinical framework to help guide myofascial trigger point release to treat the source of pain, regain muscle extensibility and change recruitment thresholds to enhance motor control
Integrate the assessment and treatment of myofascial trigger point release, movement dysfunction and stability training into clinical practice

Course outcome

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to

To have an understanding of the current evidence / theories regarding the physiology of MTPs
Palpate and understand the difference between myofascial trigger points and other tender points
Understand how movement and stability dysfunction can play a role in the development of myofascial trigger points & use movement dysfunction to analyze the perpetuating factors
Make a clinical diagnosis of myofascial trigger points as a contributing source of pain
Discuss the diagnosis and treatment of Myofascial Dysfunction.
Demonstrate how to diagnostically choose the proper muscle systems to work with.
Demonstrate how to create their own Myofascial Treatment Protocols which include Trigger Point therapy, Muscle Strengthening Programs, Myofascial Stretching Exercises, and Proprioceptive Training, Posture reeducation, Preventive care etc
Demonstrate how to effectively treat acute and chronic pain problems.
Demonstrate the techniques accurately & perfect application on patients.
Integrate the assessment and treatment of myofascial trigger point release, movement dysfunction and stability training into clinical practice

MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINT THERAPY

COURSE MODULE – 4 DAYS

Day – 1. INTRODUCTION/CLINICAL/THERAPEUTICS, CERVICAL SPINE
Day – 2. UPPER BACK,UPPER LIMB
Day – 3. THORAX, CHEST WALL, ABDOMEN & LOWER BACK
Day – 4. LUMBAR & CORE SPINE, LOWER LIMB, RECENT TRENDS, CASE STUDIES & RESEARCH ANALYSIS

Note

FOUR DAYS COURSE MODULE CAN BE DONE IN CONTINOUS MODE OR INTERMITTENTLY TWO WEEKENDS

Course Schedule

Day 1 - INTRODUCTION/CLINICAL/THERAPEUTICS, CERVICAL SPINE

Origin of MyoFascial Trigger Point Therapy
Introduction to Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy
Clinical aspects & Physiology of the MTP
Tea Break
Neurophysiological Theories Explaining Trigger points
Lunch Break
Fascia & its Implications
Techniques of Palpation
Tea Break
Demonstration of Trigger Point Therapy

Day 2 - UPPER BACK & UPPER LIMB

Introduction - MyoFascial Trigger Point Therapy
Anatomy, Biomechanics, Pathomechanics, Surface marking, Palpation techniques etc
Tea Break
Clinical Aspects
Lunch Break
Therapeutics - MyoFascial Trigger Point Therapy
Tea Break
Demonstration / Practice Session / Technique Application
Questions – Answers – Clinical Discussion

Day 3 – THORAX, CHEST WALL, ABDOMEN & LOWER BACK

Introduction - MyoFascial Trigger Point Therapy
Anatomy, Biomechanics, Pathomechanics, Surface marking, Palpation techniques etc
Tea Break
Clinical Aspects
Lunch Break
Therapeutics - MyoFascial Trigger Point Therapy
Tea Break
Demonstration / Practice Session / Technique Application
Questions – Answers – Clinical Discussion

Day 4 - LUMBAR & CORE SPINE, LOWER LIMB, RECENT TRENDS, CASE STUDIES & RESEARCH ANALYSIS

Introduction - MyoFascial Trigger Point Therapy
Anatomy, Biomechanics, Pathomechanics, Surface marking, Palpation techniques etc
Tea Break
Clinical Aspects
Lunch Break
Therapeutics - MyoFascial Trigger Point Therapy
Tea Break
Demonstration / Practice Session / Technique Application
Recent Trends, Case Studies & Research Updates
Questions – Answers – Clinical Discussion

RESOURCE PERSON

Dr.D.THIAGARAJAN

MPT (Neurosciences) MIAP

SENIOR CONSULTANT PHYSIOTHERAPIST
FIRST CONTACT INDEPENDENT PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTITIONER
RESOURCE PERSON / COURSE INSTRUCTOR IN MUSCULOSKELETAL AND NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
DIRECT ACCESS CLINICAL SPECIALIST / RESEARCHER IN MUSCULOSKELETAL AND NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
EXPERT IN STROKE REHABILITATION APPROACHES / MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINT THERAPY / NEUROMUSCULAR DRY NEEDLING / TAPING etc
GUEST SPEAKER IN VARIOUS REPUTED INSTITUTIONS LIKE IHS - MUSCAT (OMAN), DHA - GOVERNEMENT OF DUBAI, ACADEMY OF BANGLADESH, BIOREHAB ACADEMY - MALAYSIA, AIIMS - NEW DELHI,D.Y.PATIL
BOARD MEMBER / EXAMINER & RESEARCH EXPERT IN VARIOUS UNIVERSITIES OF INDIA.
FORMERLY PRINCIPAL / HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT - PHYSIOTHERAPY - SANTHOSH MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL - NCR, NEW DELHI.

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