Course Objectives/Aims:

• To review the underlying theory on MTrPs/Myofascial pain linked closely to recent relevant literature.
• To identify specific MTrPs as described by Travell & Simons, (1983, 1992), within muscles relevant to each anatomical region of dysfunction/pain
• To review and practice manual therapy techniques and the management of MTrPs.
• To enable clinicians to attain the skills in identification and management of MTrPs, thereby increasing their scope of practice and clinical outcomes.
• To inspire clinicians to further increase their knowledge and use of MTrPs in their clinical practice.

Course Price

Price in GBP:	£ 117.50
Price in EUR:	€ 0.00

Saturday 11 Sep 2010 ~ Saturday 11 Sep 2010

Physiotherapy Department
Hemel Hempstead Hospital
Hillfield Road
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 4AD

The aim of this one day course is to introduce musculoskeletal physiotherapists to Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs)/Myofascial pain and the application to clinical practice. This course will aim to give clinicians the basic theory and understanding to increase their interest and use of MTrPs in clinical assessment and practice. The main emphasis of this course will be on the practical application of MTrPs within areas of regional pain and dysfunction (neck, shoulder, etc). Manual therapy techniques and the management of MTrPs will be integral to the course. On conclusion of the course, clinicians will have the skills to identify and manage MTrPs, thereby increasing their scope of practice and effectiveness as clinicians.