Latent vs Active Trigger Points: Why Some Knots Hide Until They Strike If you’ve ever felt a sudden sharp pain while lifting, sitting at your desk, or even turning your head, there’s a good chance a trigger point was behind it. Trigger points—often called muscle knots—are small, hyper-irritable spot...
The Role of Soft Tissue Manual Therapy in Preparing for Dry Needling Interventions Dry needling has become one of the most effective clinical tools for physiotherapists looking to reduce pain, release trigger points, and restore functional movement. But while dry needling is powerful on its own, its...
MSK Physiotherapy and Interdisciplinary Care: Collaborating Beyond the Clinic In today’s healthcare landscape, musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy has evolved beyond traditional treatment rooms. It now serves as a crucial part of interdisciplinary care—where physiotherapists, doctors, occupational t...
Hidden Knots, Major Release: The Physiology Driving Trigger Point Treatment In the world of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, few techniques offer as much immediate relief and scientific intrigue as Trigger Point Therapy. Behind every muscle knot lies a story of cellular tension, neuromuscular dysfu...
Kinesiology Taping Myths: Does It Actually Work or Just a Trend? Introduction: Why Kinesiology Taping Still Matters in Modern Physiotherapy Kinesiology taping has grown rapidly in the physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation, and fitness industries over the last decade. You’ll see it on professional ath...