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Muscle Test for Rectus Abdominis

Pointer Plus

Pointer Plus

The Pointer Plus is an easy to use trigger point (TP) locator which incorporates a push button stimulation feature to immediately treat Trigger point pain.

Individual Position: The individual is seated on the table with their knees extended and their arms crossed over their chest.

Practitioner Position: The practitioner is standing beside the table with their forearm placed across the individual’s thighs and their cephalad hand placed on the individual’s back to assist in reaching 45-degree placement of their trunk for the test. This is to support the individual in case fixation of position is unable to be maintained. (Note: If the individual is capable of holding their position against gravity, then the test can be performed. This test should not be performed on individuals’ suspected of having low back pathology.)

Description of Muscle Test: The practitioner would then place their cephalad hand onto the individual’s elbow and request the individual to return to the upright position against the practitioner’s mild resistance. 

 

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