Counterstrain Points

Question 1

Piriformis tender point/tx position?

Answer 1

Between ILA and greater trochanter

Prone, ipsilateral FABER

Question 2

Anterior rib 1?

Answer 2

@ manubrium articulation below clavicle

Flex head, STRT

Question 3

AR2?

Answer 3

6-8cm lateral to sternum on rib 2 (MCL)

Question 4

AR3-6?

Answer 4

Along corresponding rib in mid-axillary line

F STRT

Question 5

AT1-6?

Answer 5

Midline of sternum at attachment of corresponding rib

AT1 at sternal notch

Question 6

AT12?

Answer 6

B/L on inner ala or ilium (only B/L point)

Question 7

AL1?

Answer 7

Medial to ASIS

Question 8

AL2-4?

Answer 8

AIIS (2=medial, 3=lateral, 4=inferior)

Question 9

AL5?

Answer 9

1cm lateral to pubic symphysis on superior ramus

Flex hips/knees

Question 10

Illiacus and tx position

Answer 10

7cm Medial to ASIS (frog leg position)

Question 11

LPL5 and tx position

Answer 11

1cm caudad to PSIS

Hip/knee flexion, IR and adduction (prone)

Question 12

AC1 and position?

Answer 12

Posterior aspect of ascending rams of mandible

RA

Question 13

AC2-6?

Answer 13

F SARA on anterior aspect of lateral mass

Question 14

PC1

Answer 14

Inion- Flex (maverick point)

Question 15

AC7

Answer 15

Lateral SCM attachment, F STRA (exception)

Question 16

PC2-7

Answer 16

Tip of SP, E SARA

Question 17

Talus and tx

Answer 17

Anteromedial ankle

Dorsiflex, invert, IR

Question 18

Supraspinatus and tx position

Answer 18

Superior to scapular spine
FABER arm (45 degrees)