Trigger points — hypersensitive nodules within skeletal muscle — are implicated in 75 to 90% of all musculoskeletal pain presentations. They mimic radiculopathy, headaches, joint pain and dozens of other conditions, making them one of the most frequently misidentified phenomena in clinical practice. This course gives you the assessment precision to identify them and the technical skill to address them effectively.
Developed by Dr. Joe Rosário, PhD, with over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience, this programme uses a clear, systematic methodology grounded in the original work of Travell and Simons and refined through thousands of clinical cases. You will gain a clear, systematic method for the kind of presentations that often challenge clinicians for years.
Issued in partnership with Manual Therapy Academy (Canada), the course is delivered 100% online and built around clear demonstrations and a systematic, case-based methodology — so you can study at your own pace.
Basic knowledge of anatomy and musculoskeletal assessment. Open to all registered healthcare professionals and advanced students.
Upon completion you receive a Certificate of Completion issued in partnership with Manual Therapy Academy (Canada) — 30 hours that may count toward your continuing professional development (verify with your professional body). It certifies advanced education for licensed health professionals; it is not a practising licence. Palpation and release are practical skills that develop with ongoing practice.
If the programme is not for you, request a refund within 14 days (EU) or 7 days (Brazil), in line with your local consumer law. No paperwork, no awkward questions.
This programme is offered as continuing education for healthcare professionals. The therapies covered are practised on a voluntary, self-regulated basis in this jurisdiction. Graduates are responsible for verifying local scope-of-practice requirements before clinical application.
Enrol now or request more information about this programme. Our team will respond within 24 hours.
Trigger Points