Cervical Spine Cylinder Distortion Proper patient position will make using the Squeegee technique possible for cervical cylinder distortions. The preferred method of patient positioning is in the seated position with the head and cervical spine of the patient in a...
Thoracic Spine Cylinder Distortion Double Thumb technique and CCV are the most effective treatment choices for this region of the body. Prone positioning of the patient is most common for the thoracic region. Seated, or side lying patient positioning should be...
Lumbar Spine Cylinder Distortion Squeegee – Utilizing the webbing between the thumb and index finger and the whole palm of the hand the therapist moves his hands over the affected cylinder area distally. Double Thumb – Pull across the erector spinae, pull...
Torso Cylinder Distortion Squeegee Technique tends to be the most effective form of treatment for torso (rib) cylinder distortions. Placing the patient in a seated, prone and/or a side-lying position may also be utilized. Body Language Treatments Torso Squeegee Torso...
Arm Cylinder Distortion Squeegee – When performing the squeegee technique on the arm, the provider uses the whole hand to slide the cylinder proximal to distal. For CCV Squeegee slide the hand from distal to proximal. Double Thumb – The most utilized...
Forearm Cylinder Distortion FDM Burn Technique is considered most effective for the forearm. Utilizing the ‘marching down’ approach by starting at the elbow and ending at the wrist/hand is advised here. Squeegee Technique can be utilized as well and may be...
