Muscle Test for Trapezius Lower Portion

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 standing with their hand placed on their hip.

Practitioner Position: The practitioner is standing beside the individual with their hand placed on the shoulder to be tested.

Description of Muscle Test: The individual is requested to push their shoulder backward against the practitioner’s forward resistance.

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