The effect of strain counterstrain (SCS) on forearm strength compared to sham positioning

Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique Versus Kinesiotape on Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points a Randomized Clinical Trial

“…Secondly, strain counter strain allows reduction of pain, improvement of function and ROM by placing the muscle at the passive shortened position. This position restores normal activity of muscle spindle and increases blood supply to the muscle [8,33,34,35]. Finally, muscle energy technique plays a key role in decrease pain; improve function and ROM by working on autogenic inhibition of muscle.…”

The Role of Positional Release Therapy in Treating Recalcitrant Brachial Plexus Neuritis: A Case Report

“…The patient in this case presented with significant pressure insensitivity, pain, muscular spasm, and reduction in strength and range of motion. Positional Release Therapy was chosen as the primary treatment modality for this case due to its ability to reduce pressure sensitivity, [14][15][16] pain, 6,7,14,30 muscular spasm, 7,9 and its capacity to restore strength [11][12][13] and range of motion. 6,7,[14][15][16][17] The initial goal of the patient's therapy was to reduce their pain and muscular spasm, which was primarily accomplished through the application of PRT.…”

“…Instead of putting tissues on a stretch or forcing them to give way, tissues are pushed together, twisted, compressed and manipulated, much like when trying to get a knot out of a chain necklace. By unkinking the knot or tissue restriction, pressure is taken off entrapped vessels and nerves, which has been shown to reduce pain and spasm, 6,7 improve blood flow, 8 restore strength, [9][10][11][12][13] increase range of motion, 9,[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] improve quality of life 9,10,15,18 and enhance sports performance; 6,9,10 all major impediments found in brachial plexus neuritis patients. 3,5,19,20 Because of its ease of use and application in a variety of environments, the ability to based conditions such as brachial plexus neuritis.…”

Manual Therapy Improves Immediate Blood Flow and Tissue Fiber Alignment of the Forearm Extensors

“…Sikdar et al [9] in their diagnostic ultrasound and Doppler examination of differences between active and latent trigger points found that both showed a reduction of blood flow, however, active trigger points showed a greater reduction. Regardless whether the culprit is an active or latent trigger point, both have insidious effects on strength [10] range of motion [11,12] and tissue perfusion [9]. Because latent trigger points reduce strength at the elbow [11], diminish blood flow and produce structural disorganization of the common extensor tendon [9], the elbow at work or in sport may not be able to withstand acute or cumulative trauma, resulting in the development of active trigger points and potentially, onset of LE.…”

“…The attempt to stabilize the elbow may in part explain the prevalence of trigger points commonly found in both blue and white-collar workers in the extensor carpi radialis brevis-a common site for development of LE [13]. Based on the findings presented thus far [9,10,12], the elbow of "healthy" aged participants, may not be healthy at all, predisposing individuals to a future of LE, limiting work and sport participation until resolved.…”