Strain counterstrain: current concepts and clinical evidence.
Strain counterstrain is an osteopathic manipulative technique about which research is only recently emerging. This master class reviews the evidence investigating proposed physiologic mechanisms and clinical effects of strain counterstrain. Clinical application guidelines are presented with specific treatments for key clinical scenarios.
Columbia University, Program in Physical Therapy, 710 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Christopher Kevin
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Wong
D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026301:Manipulation, Osteopathic / Q000379:methods*; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010147:Pain Measurement; D056888:Patient Positioning; D011379:Prognosis; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D061028:Trigger Points