UE Counterstrain

Question 1

Evaluation (UE Counterstrain)

Answer 1

1. Biceps
2. Coracobrachialis
3. Supinator
4. Pronator
5. Levator Scapulae
6. Supraspinatus
7. Infraspinatus
8. Subscapularis

Question 2

Treatment (UE Counterstain)

Answer 2

Choose most tender point and treat with respective treatment:

1. Biceps: Flexion, Flexion, internal rotation
2. Coracobrachialis: Flexion, adduction, internal rotation (Faddi)
3. Supinator: Extend, supination, abduction
4. Pronator: Pronate, flexion (T rex arm)
5. Levator Scapulae: superior, medial
6. Supraspinatus: flexion, abduction, external rotation (salute)
7. Infraspinatus: flexion, abduction, external rotation (statue of liberty)
8. Subscapularis: abduction, extension, internal rotation (ab-ex-in)

Pain at 10/10, get to 3/10 or less, when there: Hold position for 45 sec, check tenderness, hold another 45 then release