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Muscle Test for Palmar Interossei
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 supinated hand placed on the table.

Practitioner Position:The practitioner, utilizing both of their thumbs, makes contact to the medial aspect of the tips of the individual’s ring and index fingers.

Description of Muscle Test:The individual is requested to adduct their index and ring fingers to midline against the practitioner’s resistance, while their hand remains flat on the table.

 

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