Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy

2 Days Hands on Workshop

Course Instructor
Dhanya Raveendran
BPT,MPT Ortho,MIAP.
Licensed Physical Therapist
New York
Introduction

This course program is focused on training its participants (Physiotherapists &

Physiotherapy students) to a level where they can immediately start using the
techniques, and hence is designed in a way to allow even students or less experienced
physiotherapists to learn this quickly and be a pro.
The MTT workshop gives quality instructions in theory as well as practical sessions
and demonstrations, on managing Myofascial pain and dysfunction. The program
emphasis on treating the cause of the patient's pain by treating the Myofascial trigger
points in a comprehensive manner.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives

To understand the contribution of Myofascial trigger points to the soft tissue pain and
dysfunction.
To understand the biomechanical environment of the trigger point.
To understand the various cause of Myofascial trigger point formation.
To understand the position of primary or secondary trigger point involvement in
many common conditions like osteoarthritis, low back pain and other regional pain
syndromes.
Course Objectives

To develop the highest standards of palpation, applicable to most soft tissue

abnormalities.
To understand and perfect the detection and full deactivation of Myofascial trigger
points.
To use a variety of adjunct Myofascial, heat, stretch, muscle play and movement
therapies to reinforce the deactivation of these noxious points and return the
client/patient to full function.
To be able to prescribe appropriate Home Care Exercises
Course schedule
Course Schedules
Day 1

Day 1
8.30 - 9.00
The evidence of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy- an introduction
9.00 -10.00
Trigger point palpation techniques
10.00 - 10.15
--- Break ---
11.15 - 1.00
Upper back, shoulder and arm
1.00 - 2.00
--- Lunch break ---
2.00 - 3.00
Forearm
3.00 - 5.00
Head&Neck
--- End of Day 1 ---
4.15 - 5.00
Torso
Course Schedule
Day 2

Day 2
9.00 - 10.00
Hip, thigh
10.00 - 10.15
--- Break ---
10.15 - 11.15
Knee
11.15 - 1.00
Leg, ankle and foot
1.00 - 2.00
--- Lunch break ---
2.00 -3.30
Case Discussion
3.30 - 5.00
Lower Torso
5.00-5.30
Certificate Distribution
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Course Schedule
Course Schedule

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Vaccine mandatory
Registration Process & Contact
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Registration
Who can attend

For BPT, MPT students,clinicians

and academicians
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