Counterstrain Flashcards
Ant cervical tx
AC1: SaRa
AC7: F StRa
All others: F SaRa
post cervical tx
E SaRa
C3 is F SaRa
where is AC1 mandible
posterior surface of ramus of mandible
where is AC1 TP
midway between ramus and mastoid process on TP of C1
where are AC2-6
anterior surface of transverse processes of C2-C6
where is AC7
2cm lateral to medial end of clavicle
where is AC8
medial end of clavicle
where are AT1-AT6
midline of sternum at attachment of corresponding ribs
where are AT8-AT11
rectus abdominus muscle about one inch lateral to midline on left and right
where is AT12
anterior surface of iliac crest at midaxillary line
where is AT7
inferior tip of xiphoid process
anterior T1-T6 treatment
F
anterior T7-T9 treatment
F StRa
anterior T10-T12 treatment
supine
(hip) F StRa
where are midline PT1 - PT12
either side of corresponding spinous process
where are lateral PT1 - PT12
either transverse process of corresponding vertebrae
midline PT1-PT12 treatment
E
where are posterior cervical 1-3
tip of corresponding spinous process
PC TP 1-3 tx
E SaRa
PT TP 4-9 tx
E SaRt
PT TP 10-12 tx
E SaRa
AL1 location and tx
medial ASIS
F StRa
AL 2-4 tx
F SaRt
AL 5 location and tx
lateral to pubic symphysis
F SaRa
AL2-4 locations
AL2: medial AIIS
AL3: lateral AIIS
AL4: inferior AIIS
iliacus location and tx
medial to ASIS deep in iliac fossa
frog leg
low ilium location and tx
superior pubic ramus where psoas m. crosses pelvic rim
flexion
inguinal ligament location and tx
lateral pubic tubercle
contralateral ankle crosses over ipsilateral knee
psoas major location and tx
2/3 distance from ASIS to midline pressing deep
hip flexion –> pull feet and ankles ipsilaterally
anterior rib tx
F StRt
posterior rib tx
Rib 1: E SaRt
All others: F SaRa
piriformis location and tx
in the piriformis muscle 7cm medial to greater trochanter
prone, hip and knee flexed, abducted and ER
hehe
hehe
upper pole L5 location and tx
superior medial aspects of PSIS
prone, hip extended, ADD
lower pole L5 location and tx
inferior PSIS
prone, hips and knees flexed, ADD and IR
high ilium flare out location and tx
lower lateral border of sacrum and/or coccyx
prone, extend and ADD
high ilium sacroiliac location and tx
3cm lateral to PSIS
prone, extend, ABD, ER
gluteus medius PL3 location and tx
2/3 between PSIS and tensor fascia latae
prone, extend, ABD and ER
gluteus medius PL4 location and tx
posterior margin of tensor fascia latae
prone, extend, ABD, ER
