Still Technique OSCE

Question 1

Steps of Still Technique

Answer 1

1. Evaluate affected structure
2. Initial treatment position: place structure in position of ease
3. Add localizing force: = 5 lbs of either compression of traction
4. Activating force: Move through restrictive barrier while maintaining localizing force
5. Final treatment position: at attained anatomic barrier
6. Return pt to neutral and reassess

Question 2

OA Somatic dysfunction. Ex: OA E RlSr

Answer 2

• Pt sits on table (or supine)
• Doc behind pt and places left hand on pt’s head
• Place right index finger at right OA joint near occipital condolence to monitor motion
• Extend to localize to OA, add rotation left and sidebending right (position of ease)
• Compress to segment through hand contact on cranium
• Move OA through restrictive barrier through cranial hand contact (F RrSl) while maintaining compression
• Attained anatomic barrier is final position
• Return to neutral and reassess