Counterstrain Techniques Principles

Question 1

Counterstrain Technique Steps

Answer 1

1. appropriate history, physical and neuromsk exam
2. palpate for potential presence of counterstain points/tender points
3. establish a tenderness scale
4. positioning of patient for treatment

Question 2

Errors in Application of Counterstrain Treatment

Answer 2

incorrect diagnosis leading to ineffective treatment
pt’s body not positioned properly to reduce tender point tenderness
forgetting to maintain light contact at tender point throughout treatment
pt’s body not held in proper position for an adequate period of time to obtain a therapeutic effect
pt cannot totally relax to allow proper positioning of their body
physician does not finalize diagnosis and treatment effect by forgetting to retest tender point after treatment

Question 3

8 Point Memory tool (Counterstrain)

Answer 3

Coracobrachialis: Faddi
Biceps: Flex, Flex, In
Supraspinatus: Fabe
Infraspinatus: Fabe
Levator Scapulae: Sup Med students?
Subscapularis: Ab Ex In
Pronator: ProFlex
Supinator: Extend soup to abby (abduction)