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Muscle Test for Anterior Flexors of the Neck
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.

(Scalenus Anterior, Scalenus Medius, Scalenus Posterior, Scalenus Minimus, Longus Capitis, Longus Colli)

Individual Position: The individual is lying supine with their head elevated and rotated to the contralateral side to be assessed; with their hands raised above their head.

Practitioner Position: The practitioner is standing at the head of the table with the fingers of their hand on the forehead of the individual.

Description of Muscle Test: The individual is requested to flex their head to their chest against the practitioner’s mild resistance.

 

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