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6.8 ABDUCTOR HALLUCIS

 

Figure . Pain pattern referred from TrPs at commonly observed locations in abductor hallucis (Travell & Simons, 1992).

 

Symptoms

• Patients may complain of unbearably sore feet that have not responded or have been aggravated by orthotic therapy.

• A deep and aching pain may also be present during rest.

 

Trigger Point Examination

• A relatively thick muscle, making access to deeper fibres difficult.

• Palpation will usually result in exquisite local tenderness and a jump response and will rarely elicit a local twitch response.

 

Associated Trigger Points

• Usually involve the surrounding deep intrinsic muscles.