Counterstrain

Question 1

Counterstrain

Answer 1

A gentle passive, indirect MSK technique

Question 2

Diagnosis process is focused on

Answer 2

tenderness

Question 3

Focus of counterstrain tart screen

Answer 3

Tender point

Question 4

How long to hold counterstrain?

Answer 4

90 seconds

Question 5

Trigger point vs Tender point

Answer 5

Trigger-local, characteristic pain pattern, pain radiates, patient twitches

Tenderpoint- Located in muscle, tendon, ligaments, fascia. No characteristic. No twitching. No radiation of tender

Question 6

Pathological netural

Answer 6

Where we position our indirect techniques. Where muscles are relaxed.

Question 7

4 stages of counterstrain

Answer 7

Relaxation, Normalization of nociceptive and neuro input phase, Washout, Slow return to neutral

Question 8

Counterstrain is best for situations when

Answer 8

Sensitive patients , gentle technique, MSK related pain. Patient must be able to relax.

Question 9

What does muscle spindle fiber do?

Answer 9

Monitor length of muscles

Question 10

What does spinal gamma motor neurons do?

Answer 10

Balances length of agonist/antagonist. Uses alpha motor neurons control length of muscles to prevent sudden changes