Counterstain RIBS Flashcards
Below clavicle on rib 1, lateral to manubrium
AR1
1 and a 1/2 inches lateral to manubrium on rib, on midclavicular line; may also be found deep to axilla
AR2
Anterior axillary line
AR 3, 4, 5, 6
Posterior margin of rib head beneath the margin of the trapezius
PR1
Superior surface of angles of ribs, at the medial border of scapula, about 2 & 1/2 inches lateral to midline
PR2-6
Pt seated, doc standing behind/to the side. Doc places pt’s arm on side of dysfunction on doc’s knee. Doc sidebends and rotates pt’s head toward the dysfunction, as well as slightly extends. Hold for 90 seconds
Posterior Rib 1
Superior surface of angles of ribs, at medial border of scapula, about 2 & 1/2 inches lateral to midline
PR2
Superior surface of angles of ribs, at medial border of scapula, about 2 & 1/2 inches lateral to midline
PR3-6

PR1

PR2

Posterior Rib 3-6
Superior surface of angles of ribs, at medial border of scapula, about 2 & 1/2 inches lateral to midline

AR1
Inferior to clavicle on rib 1, lateral to manubrium (directly inferior to SC joint)
AR2
1.5 in. lateral to manubrium on rib 2, at mid-clavicular line
Pt: supine, Dr: at head of table; F STRT (neck) (Treats a depressed rib, inhalation restriction)


Anterior axillary line on ribs 3-6 (slightly anterior to mid-axillary line)
Pt: seated, Dr: behind pt, knee under arm on unaffected side; F STRT (neck and torso)
Treats a depressed rib, inhalation restriction
F STRT
anterior ribs 1-6
1 and 2: just neck
3-6 neck and torso
Pt seated, doc standing behind/to the side. Doc places pt’s arm on side of dysfunction on doc’s knee, grasps pt’s shoulder (on side of dysfunction), and sidebends and rotates the trunk away at level of dysfunction. Hold for 90 seconds.
PR 3-6
Pt seated, doc standing behind/to the side. Doc places pt’s arm on side of dysfunction on doc’s knee. Doc flexes pt’s head, and sidebends and rotates the trunk away from the dysfunction (tender point). Then rotates and sidebends neck away. Hold for 90 seconds.
PR2
Pt seated, doc standing behind/to the side. Doc places pt’s arm on side of dysfunction on doc’s knee. Doc sidebends and rotates pt’s head toward the dysfunction, as well as slightly extends. Hold for 90 seconds
PR1
Pt: supine, Dr: at head of table; F STRT (neck)
AR1
Pt: supine, Dr: at head of table; F STRT (neck)
AR1 and AR2
pt: seated, Dr: behind pt, knee under arm on unaffected side; F STRT (neck and torso)
AR 3-6
F SARAH
PR2, neck and torso