Orthopedic Trigger Point Therapy
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NEW video on demand course for 2026! The 6 CE hour Orthopedic Trigger Point Therapy course is a video-based online course which outlines muscles of the body, common trigger points held within them and referred pain patterns. It then demonstrates palpation of the muscle and trigger point therapy treatment using static pressure, pincer palpation, and friction techniques. Active stretches, isometric stretches, and at-home self-care are demonstrated for additional relief.
This course outlines:
- An orthopedic trigger point massage approach to helping clients with pain and injuries
- Trigger point therapy techniques such as static pressure, friction, and pincer palpation applied to each area of the body
- Stretching techniques such as contract-relax-contract, post-isometric relaxation, and active stretching for each area covered
- A 5.5 hour video outlining muscles, common injuries in each muscle or muscle group, trigger point pain pattern and referral areas, palpation, and treatment application
You Will Receive: Orthopedic Trigger Point Therapy video outline, by Corrine Rubida, Orthopedic Massage online video (approximately 5.5 hours), with John Harris published by Real Bodywork, guide with instructions, exam of 30 questions, course evaluation, certificate of achievement upon completion, and unlimited phone support for any of your questions.
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.
Our massage online continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.
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Where do trigger points often reside in the masseter muscle?
A. The attachment site on the zygomatic bone
B. The leading edge toward the ear
C. The leading edge toward the mouth
D. The attachment site on the mandibular angle
Which of the following is a good tool for working the latissimus dorsi?
A. Direct pressure
B. Stretching
C. Pincer palpation
D. Transverse friction
Deep transverse friction across the hamstrings’ attachment site on the ischial tuberosity in cases of tendinosis:
A. Creates ischemic fibers, grows new tissue, and forms scar tissue
B. Creates procollagen fibers, grows new tissue, and breaks off scaring
C. Creates procollagen fibers, inflames tissue, and breaks off scar tissue
D. Creates broken fibers, grows new tissue, and forms scar tissue