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Supine counterstrain technique for rhomboid tender point.
Matz, Olivia C; Gustafson, Hannah C; Hartwell, Lauren E; Rudberg-Post, Laura J; Woolley, Adrian L.
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  • Matz OC; Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA, USA.
  • Gustafson HC; Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA, USA.
  • Hartwell LE; Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA, USA.
  • Rudberg-Post LJ; Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA, USA.
  • Woolley AL; Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA, USA.
J Osteopath Med ; 124(1): 35-38, 2024 Jan 01.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37698674
Because poor posture is a common instigating factor in back, shoulder, and neck pain, the rhomboid muscles should be considered in a complete physical evaluation. Previous techniques for treating a rhomboid tender point have addressed only one of the two main actions of the muscle, specifically retraction of the scapula utilizing shoulder abduction. This modified supine counterstrain technique for the rhomboid tender point incorporates both scapular retraction as well as superior, medial rotation of the inferior border of the scapula without abduction, providing a comprehensive treatment to accommodate patients with shoulder movement restrictions. This article discusses indications, contraindications, treatment, and a list of problem-solving strategies for the rhomboid tender point.
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Full text: 1 Database: MEDLINE Complementary Medicines: Medicina_osteopatica Therapeutic Methods and Therapies TCIM: Terapias_manuales Main subject: Shoulder / Manipulation, Osteopathic Language: En Journal: J Osteopath Med Year: 2024 Type: Article Affiliation country: United States

Full text: 1 Database: MEDLINE Complementary Medicines: Medicina_osteopatica Therapeutic Methods and Therapies TCIM: Terapias_manuales Main subject: Shoulder / Manipulation, Osteopathic Language: En Journal: J Osteopath Med Year: 2024 Type: Article Affiliation country: United States