Muscle Energy Techniques
Muscle Energy Techniques Todd J. May OVERVIEW The first description of the muscle energy technique is attributed to Fred Mitchell Sr., who first published his work in 1958. This publication…
Counterstrain Technique
Counterstrain Technique Rance McClain DEFINITION Counterstrain (CS) is defined as “a system of diagnosis and treatment that considers the dysfunction to be a continuing, inappropriate strain reflex, which is inhibited…
High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Technique
High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Technique Jonathan D. Tait Steven J. Karageanes OVERVIEW The thrust technique [also called the high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) technique, or mobilization with impulse] is one of the oldest and…
Functional Technique
Functional Technique Richard G. Schuster OVERVIEW Functional techniques are among the oldest but least understood techniques in the osteopathic armamentarium. There is no single functional technique, but rather they are…
Introduction
Introduction Michael Henehan Many excellent textbooks have been written on the topics of sports medicine and manual medicine. So what is different about this one? The idea behind this book…
