Provocation Tests On occur, we are faced with individuals who present with a signs or symptoms that are inconsistent. It may be hard to determine if they are experiencing severe pain, non-organic signs, or are if there is magnification of the condition. The Waddell’s sign, Hoover …
Treating Myofascial Trigger Points Myofascial trigger points (MTrP) are a common source of musculoskeletal pain affecting a variety of ages and occupations. Travell and Simons defined a MTrP as “a hyperirritable spot in skeletal muscle associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band.” The etiology of MTrPs has been …
Assessing the value of "Special Tests" can be a clinical challenge.