Case Study
Counterstrain
CASE STUDY
COUNTERSTRAIN CASI STUDIO
63) Impaired Lymphatic Drainage and Interstitial Inflammatory Stasis in Chronic Musculoskeletal and Idiopathic Pain Syndromes Exploring a Novel Mechanism: Brian Tuckey, John Srbely, Grant Rigney, Meena Vythilingam and Jay Shah
62) Physiology, Counterstrain/FPR: Kristina Fritz; Kristina Novotny; Charles L. Carr Jr. - NCBI - 2020
61) Stretch Receptor and Somatic Dysfunction a narravite review: A Narrative Review Mark A.W. Andrews, PhD - JAOA - 2019
60) Neural interactions between transspinal evoked potentials and muscle spindle afferents in humans: Maria Knikoua, Lynda M. Murraya - Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology - 2018
59) Effect of muscle energy technique with and without strain–counterstrain technique in acute low back pain: — A randomized clinical trial: Vivek Dineshbhai Patel1, Charu Eapen1, Zulfeequer Ceepee and Ramachandra Kamath - Department of Physiotherapy, Kasturba Medical College Hospital Attavar, KMC Mangalore, MAHE (Manipal Academy of Higher Education) India -Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal - 2018
58) Trigger point dry needling versus strain-counterstrain technique for upper trapezius myofascial trigger points: a randomised controlled trial: Segura-Ortí E , Prades-Vergara S , Manzaneda-Piña L , Valero-Martínez R , Polo-Traverso JA. - Acupunct Med. 2016
57) Changes in muscle spindle firing in response to length changes of neighboring muscles: Smilde HA, Vincent JA, Baan GC, Nardelli P, Lodder JC, Mansvelder HD, Cope TC, Maas H - J Neurophysiol. 2016 Apr 13:jn.00937.2015. doi: 10.1152/jn.00937.2015
56) Modeled Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments - A Review of Their in Vitro Effects on Fibroblast: Tissue Preparations Manal Zein-Hammoud, PhD; Paul R. Standley, PhD - April 29, 2015
55) Effectiveness of Strain Counterstrain Technique on Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Point in Low Back Pain: Sakina Vohra, BPTh; Varoon C Jaiswal, MPTh, CMP, CSMT; Kiran Pawar, MPTh. - IOSR Journal of Sports and Physical Education (IOSR-JSPE)e-ISSN: 2347-6737, p-ISSN: 2347-6745, Volume 1, Issue 6 (Jul-Aug. 2014), PP 53-58
54) The effectiveness of strain counterstrain in the treatment of patients with chronic ankle instability: A randomized clinical trial: Collins CK , Masaracchio M , Cleland JA. - 2014
53) Sham manual medicine protocol for cervical strain-counterstrain research: Brose SW , Jennings DC, Kwok J, Stuart CL, O'Connell SM, Pauli HA, Liu B. - 2013
52) Strain counterstrain technique to decrease tender point palpation pain compared to control conditions: A systematic review with meta-analysis: Christopher Kevin Wong, PT, PhD, OCS a,*, Tim Abraham, BS b, Parisa Karimi, BS b, Carly Ow-Wing, BS b - 8 March 2013
51) Comparative study of cervical hysteresis characteristics after various osteopathic manipulative treatment: Precious L. Barnes DO, MS; Francisco Laboy DO; Lauren Noto-Bell DO; Veronica Ferencz DO MBA; Jeffrey Nelson DO; Michael L. Kuchera DO, FAAO - 2013
50) Strain and Counterstrain for Structural Integrators: - Caryn Pierce, PT, JSCC, BCSI, MTC - 2013
49) Strain Counterstrain to treat restrictions of the mobility of the cervical spine in patients with neck pain. A sham-controlled randomized trial: - Reinhold Klein, Alexa Bareis, Antonius Schneider, Klaus Linde - Elsevier - 2012
48) Frequency of Counterstrain Tender Points in Osteopathic Medical Students: Karen T. Snider, DO; John C. Glover, DO; Paul R. Rennie, DO; Heather P. Ferrill, DO; William F. Morris, DO; and Jane C. Johnson, MA - JAOA -2012
47) Iliacus Tender Points in Young Adults: A Pilot Study - Ying Liu, PhD Joy L. Palmer, DO - J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2012;112(5):285-290
46) Comparison between the immediate effect of manual pressure release and strain/counterstrain techniques on latent trigger point of upper trapezius muscle: Clinical Chiropractic - Volume 15, Issue 2, June 2012, Pages 55-61 - FarshadOkhovatian, RoyahMehdikhani, Sedigheh sadatNaimi
45) The Biology of Manual Therapies: Brian C. Clark, PhD; James S. Thomas, PT, PhD; Stevan A. Walkowski, DO; and John N. Howell, PhD - JAOA - 2012
44) Counterstrain manipulation in the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome a pilot single-blind randomised controlled trial study: London College of Osteopathic Medicine, Marylebone, London (UK) - 2012
43) Migraine interesting clinical case and new etiology prospective: Erik E. Gandino; MD, DO, JSCCI - Turin, Italy - 2012
42) Colostomy case strudy: Randall S. Kusunose PT, OCS, JSCCI - 2012
41) Strain Counterstrain vs.Therapeutic Exercise for Low Back Pain: David B. Krantz MPT A.T. Still University Arizona School of Health Sciences - 2011
40) Strain Counterstrain current concepts and clinical evidence: Christopher K. Wong Columbia University, Program in Physical Therapy - 2011
39) The effect of strain counterstrain (SCS) on forearm strength compared to sham positioning: Christopher K. Wong, Neil oskovitz, Rico Fabilar - International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - 2011
38) Wrong Australian randomised study: Man Ther. 2010 Dec;15(6):536-41. Epub 2010 Jun 23. Lewis C, Khan A, Souvlis T, Sterling M.
37) A randomised controlled study examining the short-term effects of Strain Counterstrain treatment on quantitative sensory measures at digitally tender points in the low back: Lewis C, Souvlis T, Sterling M - 2010
36) Sensory characteristics of tender points in the lower back: Lewis C, Souvlis T, Sterling M - 2010
35) Traumatic Lymphatic & Venous Insufficiency: Timothy Hodges, LMP, JSCC, CPT - 2010
34) Hip and Groin Pain: Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Issues: Alison Quinn - Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry Demesne, Dublin 9 - (Ireland The Open Sports Medicine Journal, 2010, 4, 93-107)
33) Changes in Masseter Muscle Trigger Points Following Strain Counterstrain or Neuro-Muscular Technique: Jordi Ibáñez-García PT, DO, Francisco Alburquerque-Sendín PT, DO,Cleofás Rodríguez-Blanco PT, DO, Didac Girao PT, DO, Albert Atienza-Meseguer PT, DO,Sergi Planella-Abella PT, CO and César Fernández-de-las Peñas PT, DO, PhD - 2009
32) Positive patient outcome after manual cervical spine management despite a positive vertebral artery test: Eric G. Johnson, Rob Landel, Randall S. Kusunose, Tetiana D. Appel - 2008
31) Caution With Cervical Treatments: Robert Dowd, P.T., O.C.S., M.H.A., J.S.C.C.I. - 2007
30) Badwater case study: - Larry Ham PT, ATC, JSCCI - 2007
29) Physical Therapy Management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Iin a 14-Year-old Patient Using Strain Counterstrain: A Case Report Cristiana Kahl Collins, PT, MA, NCS - 2007
28) Counterstrain Tender Points as Indicators of Sustained Abnormal Metabolism: Paul R. Rennie - 2007
27) Modeled Repetitive Motion Strain and Indirect Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques in Regulation of Human Fibroblast Proliferationand Interleukin Secretion: Kate R. Meltzer, MS; Paul R. Standley, PhD - 2007
26) Effect of Counterstrain on Stretch Reflexes, Hoffmann Reflexes, and Clinical Outcomes in Subjects With Plantar Fasciitis: Marisa M. Wynne, OMS IV; Janet M. Burns, DO; David C. Eland, DO; Robert R. Conatser, MS; and John N. Howell, PhD - JAOA 2006
25) Immediate effects of the strain-counterstrain technique in local pain evoked by tender points in the upper trapezius muscle: A. Mesequer, C. Fernandezdelaspenas, J. Navarropoza, C. Rodiquezblanco, J. Gandia - Clinical Chiropractic, Vol. 9, No. 3. (September 2006)
24) Annual AOA Research Conference-Abstracts, 2007 Annual AOA: Several Counterstrain studies Annual AOA Research Conference-Abstracts, 2006Annual AOA: Several Counterstrain studies
23) Stretch Reflex and Hoffmann Reflex Responses to Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in Subjects With Achilles Tendinitis: John N. Howell, PhD; Karen S. Cabell, DO; Anthony G. Chila, DO; David C. Eland, DO - 2006 - Read more -or pdf
22) Nociception New Understanding and Their Possible Relation to Somatic Dysfunction and Its Treatment: J.N. Howell & F. Willard -joint publication of the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Ohio Osteopathic Foundation - 2005
21) Use of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatement for Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome: Robert N.Pedowitz, DO, JAOA -2005
20) Reliability, Validity and Effectiveness of SCS Techniques: Chrisopher Kevin Wong, MS, PT, OCS and Carrie Schauer, MS, PT - The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy - 2004
19) Effect of Strain Counterstrain on Pain and Strength in Hip Musculature: Chrisopher Kevin Wong, MS, PT, OCS and Carrie Schauer, MS, PT - 2004
18) Ostepathic Manipulative Treatment Techniques Preferred Preferred by Contemporary Osteopathic Physicians: Shirley M. Johnson, PhD, MPH, MSW - JAOA 2003
17) Effect of SCS Therapy on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: Michael R. Gay - 2001
16) The Use of Strain Counterstrain in the Treatment of Patients with Low Back Pain: Cynan Lewis, MScPT, MTC, MAPA Timothy W. Flynn, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT - The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 2001
15) A study into the comparison of Counterstrain & Muscle Energy techninques on the gastro-soleus complex and their subsequent effects on passive dorsiflexion of the talo-crural joint: Leslie J. Jennings - London UK - 2000
14) Myofascial Pain Unresponsive to Standard Treatment Successful Use of a Strain Counterstrain Technique with Physical Therapy: Dardzinski JA., Ostorov BE, Harmann -J Clin Rheumatol LS-Department of Physical Therapy, Spectrum Rehabilitation, Cincinnati, Ohio - 2000
13) Intertester Reliability of Identifying Strain and Counterstrain Points: A.J. Tatom and F.B. Laman - 1999
12) Effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment of Length of Stay for Pancreatitis: JM Radjieski, MA Lumley, MS Cantieri - 1998
11) Traditional Osteophthic Examination of the Cervical Spine Compared: J.M. Partland and J.P. Goodridge - 1997
10) An Osteopathic Approach to Treating Condromalacia-Patellae with Counterstrain Manipulation: Jerry L. Haman D.O. - 1994
9) Osteopathic Manipulation and Tight Hamstrings: J.S.Brault, P.T. - 1994
8) Nociceptive Considerations in Treating with Counterstrain: M. Baily Ph.D, L. Dick D.O. - 1992
7) Low Back Pain Treatment of Forward and Backward Sacral Torsions using Counterstrain Technique: Cislo, M.A. Ramirez, H.R. Schwartz - 1991
6) Low Back Pain Diagnosis By Six Newly Discovered Sacral TPs: M.A. Ramirez D.O., J. Haman D.O., L. Worth D.O. - 1989
5) Shoulder Pain and Repetition Strain Injury to the supraspinatus muscle: E.C. Jacobson, M.D. Lockwood,V.C. Hoefner, J.L. Dickey, W.L. Kuchera - 1989
4) The Use of Counterstrain in an Acutely Ill: In Hospital Population: Harold R. Schwartz, D.O.. F.A.A.O. Columbus Ohio - 1986
3) Some Methods of Applying Counterstrain: B. Brandt Jr, L.H. Jones - 1976
1) Spontaneous Release by Positioning: Lawrence Huge Jones, D.O. - 1964