Squeegee – Utilizing the whole hand the therapist creates depth and tension at the starting point and moves his hands over the affected cylinder area distally. Double Thumb -Body language consisting of localized concentration of rubbing or kneading the tissues...
Anterior Septum Breaking the Cookie: Start with the patient supine. Use both hands on either side of the femur, just anterior to the medial and lateral intermuscular septum. Start high in the thigh, push directly posterior to the body, and traction distally as you...
Interosseous Membrane Unfolding/Traction -position the patient supine on the treatment table. Place the top hand on the anterior compartment of the leg and push posterolaterally at a 45 degree angle into the anterior margin of the fibula, while stabilizing the leg at...
The patient drawing a line across the low back around the waistline is a very common folding body language for the lumbar spine. The patient may alternatively place the palm or dorsum of the hand over the lumbar spine. Body Language...
The patient lays one hand on the region of the sacrum or the SI joint. The patient may also use a finger to sweep across the joint. With either of the body languages the patient will infer that the pain is deep inside. Unfolding Patient prone – The therapist...
