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9.0 CONCLUSION

As podiatrists in the primary care setting, a working knowledge of MPS can be a useful tool when assessing a patient that has not responded to conventional treatment, or as a front-line diagnostic test. The predictability of TrPs and their zones of referred pain make examination a relatively simple procedure. It can be performed in minutes, and may lead to a clinical diagnosis that when treated appropriately, has an excellent prognosis.

This project has been designed as a handy reference, to arm the inquisitive podiatrist with the necessary skills for diagnosing MPS. Although further training in the area is advised, it is important to remember that only through practise do we gain experience.