Trigger Points CourseWith Jon Hobbs

Time Content Learning Outcomes09:00 Introductions and initial

briefing of course outline and structure.

09:15 Trigger point aetiology

Theory session.

To develop participant’s theoretical knowledge of trigger point acupuncture and its role in the treatment of myofascial pain.

To understand the mechanisms underlying the development and deactivation of myofascial trigger points.

10:30 Comfort Break10:45 The clinical presentation of

myofascial trigger points

Theory session.

To develop participant’s theoretical knowledge in assessment of trigger points in the treatment of myofascial pain.

To be able to effectively identify myofascial trigger points.

To be able to identify any predisposing factors such as muscle imbalance or altered biomechanics which may generate or maintain myofascial trigger points.

11:30 The management of myofascial trigger points

Theory session.

Myofascial trigger points, research and evidence

To develop participant’s theoretical skills in the treatment of trigger points in the treatment of myofascial pain.

Safely and effectively employ a variety of needling techniques in the treatment of myofascial trigger points.

Integrate trigger point acupuncture into the complete management of myofascial trigger points including the development of an appropriate exercise and stretching programme.

To review the current research and evidence for trigger point acupuncture and its role in the treatment of myofascial pain.

12:30 Lunch

13:00 The clinical presentation of myofascial trigger points

Upper and lower quadrant

Practical session.

To develop participant’s practical skills in assessment of trigger points in the treatment of myofascial pain.

To be able to effectively palpate and identify myofascial trigger points.

To be able to identify any predisposing factors such as muscle imbalance or altered biomechanics which may generate or maintain myofascial trigger points.

13:30 The management of myofascial trigger pointsUpper quadrant

Practical session.

To develop participant’s practical skills in the treatment of trigger points in the treatment of myofascial pain.

Safely and effectively employ a variety of needling techniques in the treatment of myofascial trigger points.

Integrate trigger point acupuncture into the complete management of myofascial trigger points including the development of an appropriate exercise and stretching programme.

15:00 Comfort Break15:15 The management of

myofascial trigger pointsLower quadrant

Practical session.

To develop participant’s practical skills in the treatment of trigger points in the treatment of myofascial pain.

Safely and effectively employ a variety of needling techniques in the treatment of myofascial trigger points.

Integrate trigger point acupuncture into the complete management of myofascial trigger points including the development of an appropriate exercise and stretching programme.

16:45 Review Day Revision17:00 Finish