Muscle Test for Abductor 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 supinated hand placed on the table.

Practitioner Position:The practitioner is seated with their fingers placed on the individual’s thumb.

Description of Muscle Test:The individual is requested to abduct their thumb against the practitioner’s resistance in a plane at a right angle to the palmar surface.

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