Wrist Cylinder Distortion Double Thumb Technique is the most effective treatment choice here. Localized concentration begins with the deep fascial layers by treating perpendicular to the distal forearm bones followed by the superficial fascial layers in a parallel...
Hand Cylinder Distortion Squeegee should be performed starting at the wrist and ending at the finger tips. Double Thumb may be utilized toward the most painful locations indicated by the patient for localized treatment. It is possible to use the FDM Burn Technique on...
Cervical Spine Folding Distortion Unfolding/Traction – unfolding the cervical spine may be best suited for provider and patient with the patient in the supine position. Traction force is applied to unfold the involved segments. Traction is maintained while...
Thoracic Folding Distortion The patient will use his hand to try to unfold the upper ribs. If the hand goes further in the direction of the cervical spine, then it is likely that the fascia of the facet joint is affected. The body language in this region is similar to...
Scapula Folding Distortion Restoring scapular glide is a common goal for most acute and chronic shoulder distortions. Folding and unfolding techniques of the scapula are best performed with the patient in a side-lying position so that leverage and gravity can be best...
Shoulder Folding Distortion Body language that is specific to refolding distortions is where the patient strokes crosswise over the joint. If the patient does this, then he must have a refolding distortion. Other gestures such as kneading, rubbing, or moving the joint...
