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The Cardinal Signs of a Trigger Point (adapted from Simons, Travell and Simons [1]). |
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Presence of a taut band in the target muscle |
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A nodular point of tenderness |
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A jump sign: Patient reacts to the application of digital pressure to the taut band or nodular point |
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Referral of pain on the application of pressure to the taut band or nodule |
Bablis et al. Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2008 16:4 doi:10.1186/1746-1340-16-4 |
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