Lecture 6: UE/LE Counterstrain *CPA Flashcards
list the steps in counterstrain (8)
locate somatic dysfunction
find tenderpoint
establish pain / tenderness scale
shorten local tissues while monitoring
reuce pain by 70%
hold 90 sec
passively return neutral
reassess
TENDERPOINT LOCATION AND TREATMENT
tensor fascia latae
just inferior to iliac crest in TFL
f ABD
TENDERPOINT LOCATION AND TREATMENT
iliotibial band
along IT band distal to lateral trochanter
f ABD
TENDERPOINT LOCATION AND TREATMENT
lateral hamstring
distal aspect of biceps femoris near posterolateral fibular head
f ER Abd
TENDERPOINT LOCATION AND TREATMENT
medial hamstring
posterior thigh medial to midline halfway down femur
F IR Add
TENDERPOINT LOCATION AND TREATMENT
lateral meniscus / LCL
lateral aspect of medial knee joint line
F Abd IR/ER
TENDERPOINT LOCATION AND TREATMENT
medial meniscus / MCL
anteromedial part of medial knee joint line
F IR Add
TENDERPOINT LOCATION AND TREATMENT
anterior cruiciate
superior aspect of popliteal fossa adjacent to hamstring tendons
classic jones treatment
TENDERPOINT LOCATION AND TREATMENT
posterior cruiciate
slightly below center of popliteal fossa
classic jones treatment
TENDERPOINT LOCATION AND TREATMENT
popliteus
popliteus muscle just below popliteal space
F IR
TENDERPOINT LOCATION AND TREATMENT
gastrocnemius (extension ankle)
gastrocnemius muscle distal to popliteal margin
TENDERPOINT LOCATION AND TREATMENT
tibialis anterior (medial ankle)
anterior & inferior to medial malleolus along deltoid ligament
INV IR
TENDERPOINT LOCATION AND TREATMENT
peroneus longus, brevis, tertius (lateral ankle)
anterior / inferior to lateral malleolus in talocalcaneal sulcus
EV ER
TENDERPOINT LOCATION AND TREATMENT
quadratus plantae (flexion calcaneus)
& navicular
anterior aspect of plantar surface of calcaneus at plantar fascia attachment
F
TENDERPOINT LOCATION AND TREATMENT
supraspinatus
midsupraspinatus m. just superior to scapular spine
F Abd ER