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Muscle Test for Flexor Digitorum Profundus 1 and 2
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 with their hand placed on the table, with their palm up.

Practitioner Position: The practitioner is seated with their fingers placed on the individual’s 1st and 2nd fingers.

Description of Muscle Test: The individual is requested to flex the terminal phalange of their index and middle finger, while their second phalanges are being held in extension.

 

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