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Muscle Test for Triceps Brachii
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 standing with their arm supinated and their elbow flexed.

Practitioner Position: The practitioner is standing beside the individual with their hand placed on the individual’s wrist.

Description of Muscle Test: The individual is requested to extend their arm against the practitioner’s resistance.

 

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