Week 15 Flashcards
1
Q
What is counterstrain?
A
Relieving spinal or other joint pain by passively putting the joint into its position of greatest comfort.
2
Q
Who developed counterstrain?
A
Lawrence Jones D.O.
3
Q
When do you put pressure on a teder point?
A
Only to locate the tender point, find the position of highest comfort for the joint, and to reassess after treatment.
4
Q
What type of technique is counterstrain?
A
Passive, Indirect
5
Q
Where are the anterior tender points for T1 and T2?
A
T1: bottom of suprasternal notch
T2: front of manubrium
