TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Strain-Counterstrain in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy A1 - Giammatteo, Sharon A2 - Wise, Christopher H. Y1 - 2015 N1 - T2 - Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: From Art to Evidence AB - Chapter ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to:Identify the origins of strain-counterstrain (SCS).Discuss the anatomical underpinnings believed to be responsible for protective muscle spasms and the mechanisms by which SCS may address these issues.Define protective muscle spasm, facilitated segment, myotatic reflex arc, release phenomenon, position of comfort, and tender point.Discuss how muscle hypertonicity/spasm may lead to tender points, postural aberrations, and restrictions in motion.Discuss the difference between direct and indirect techniques.Discuss how SCS differs from other soft tissue approaches to orthopaedic manual physical therapy. SN - PB - F. A. Davis Company CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1156868411 ER -