Muscle Test for Extensor Pollicis Brevis

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 resting on the table.

Practitioner Position:The practitioner is seated with their finger placed on the individual’s metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb.

Description of Muscle Test:The individual is requested to extend their thumb at the metacarpophalangeal joint against the practitioner’s resistance.

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