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T & P MSK T3
T & P MSK T3 - Trigger points
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11/20/2011

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Term
Where is pain felt from a Quadratus Plantae trigger point?
Definition
QP trigger point: pain felt in the bottom of the foot, in front of the heel
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Where will pain be felt from a trigger point on your peroneus longus?
Definition

peroneus longus TP: 3-4 inches below the knee on lat. aspect of lower leg

radiate: to region around the lateral malleolus of the ankle, and sometimes along the outside edge of the shin.

*client with peroneal TP will complain of "weak ankles"*

*usually 2o to fracture/sprain*

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Where will pain be felt for a trigger point in your peroneus brevis?
Definition

peroneus brevis TP: a few inches directly above the lateral malleolus

radiate: to the lateral ankle region

*client with peroneal TP will complain of "weak ankles"*

*usually 2o to fracture/sprain*

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Where will pain be felt on a trigger point in your peroneus tertius?
Definition

> above and slightly anterior to the ankle region

radiate: along the front of the ankle and to the lateral heel region as well

*often have 2 active TP*

*client with peroneal TP will complain of "weak ankles"*

*usually 2o to fracture/sprain*

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Where is pain felt with a TP on your adductor hallucis?
Definition

location: on ball of foot under the toes, extend to top of the arch

*MOI: walking/running on uneven ground, high heels, small shoes*

*ball of foot pain is usually associated*

*if p. felt also look at flexor hallucis brevis*

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Where is pain felt with a TP on your flexor hallucis brevis?
Definition

location: under the 1st metatarsal and big toe

*common complaint on ball of foot*

*MOI: excessive walking/running, high heels, small shoes*
*usually in conjunction with adductor hallucis*

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Where is pain felt on a tibialis anterior TP?
Definition

location: top of the foot, front of the ankle and in the big toe

*MOI: running,walking/activities stressing the m (ie: driving long distances)*

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