Which of the following is important when applying pincer compression to a trigger point site?

a. Compression is engaging the muscle tissue
b. Compression is engaging the overlying skin
c. Compression is engaging bone tissue
d. Compression is engaging the tendons


a

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Benign proteinuria is associated with all of the following except:

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