When a patient experiences pain at rest and can elicit a "jump sign" when pressure is applied directly on a specific point of skeletal muscle and/or fascia it could be identified as which of the following?
A) Active trigger point
B) Fasciitis
C) Referred pain
D) Myofascial trigger point
E) Trigger point

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An active trigger point is a hyperirritable spot in skeletal muscle that is associated with a palpable nodule in a taut band. It can cause pain at rest and elicit a "jump sign" when pressure is applied.

When a Patient Experiences Pain at Rest and Can Elicit