MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINTS (MTrP)
Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrP) are hyperirritable, palpable nodules in the muscle causing local pain and limited movement. 19 They are commonly found in the muscle group associated with a painful tendon. Radial pressure wave therapy (RPW) has been shown to be an effective treatment option when addressing these areas in the muscle.
The goal of treating trigger points with RPW equipment is to localize and deactivate them.
Trigger points are localized at the low energy level (approximately 2 bar) by passing the transmitter over the muscle region being treated. Muscle tissue that is in a normal state will generally have no reaction to passing over the area with the RPW set at this level. Once an irritable area is located, there will be immediate subjective feedback from the patient which will help localize the MTrP. If the pain in the area doesn’t resolve in 500-1000 pulses, deactivating the MTrP may require using a higher energy level (approximately 3 bar) to help resolve the complaint. 4 Multiple painful areas can contribute to the primary MTrP, so additional pulses may also be given in those areas to help resolve the MTrP. Addressing MTrP in this fashion should result in improved range of motion (ROM), improved tissue texture, and reduced subjective pain levels not only after treatment, but can impact pain associated with MTrP for as long as 3 months. 20
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