Trigger Pointing / Neuro Muscular Techniques (NMT) Flashcards

1
Q

What are the effects / aims of NMT?

A

Reduce pain produced by a small nodule of activated muscle fibres

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Demonstrate / describe how to perform an NMT

A
  • palpate/find TP
  • apply pressure to reach p8/10
  • hold pressure till p4/10
  • repeat 3to4 times till pain is consistently <4/10
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