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| Trigger Point Therapy Studies - Trigger Point Therapy Programs |
| by CB Staff |
trigger point therapy is a specific Massage therapy that concentrates on the manipulation and application of pressure upon so-called trigger points. These trigger points are actually considered to be knots or nodules that build up around and near nerve receptors and muscles. Trigger point therapists attempt to relieve the patient's pain, and flush out toxins from the trigger point, by applying pressure on the offending knot.
What You'll Learn
When you enroll in a trigger point therapy program you'll learn the difference between active trigger points, the kind that are currently causing a patient distress; and latent trigger points, which have the potential to be activated at a later time. Trigger point therapists also learn how various trigger points may affect each other, and how to correctly manipulate trigger points in order to either relieve patients' of their malady while avoiding injury to the patient. Use of pressure, massage, vibration, injection, and electrostimulation may also occur during treatment.
Degree Types
Certification in trigger point therapy is available through the National Certification Board for Trigger Point Myotherapy.
Career Paths
Although trigger point therapy has not been formerly accepting within the medical community, there are chiropractors and massage therapists who have integrated its basics into their own practices. Trigger point therapy programs are recommended for people who have already established themselves as licensed massage therapists and/or chiropractors, as it is not a stand-alone career.
Job Outlook
No specific information is available regarding trigger point therapists, however, the massage therapy field in general is expected to grow between 18 to 26 percent through the year 2014, according to the U.S. bureau of Labor Statistics.
Licensing and Accreditation Information
Since trigger point therapy is considered a form of massage it is advisable that you check with your local government about licensing as most states require a student receive certification through the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB) before they may legally practice massage.
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