Strain and Counterstrain for the Athletic Population

Strain and Counterstrain for the Athletic Population presents an overview of the key factors involved in using a specific manual therapy technique with athletes that is commonly referred to as “strain and counterstrain.” Designed to help alleviate muscle and connective tissue tightness, this hands-on painless technique has been found to be an effective treatment for a variety of orthopedic-related conditions, including tendinitis, headaches, sciatica, chronic neck pain, etc. The DVD reviews the underlying concepts of strain and counterstrain, as well as provides a thorough explanation and demonstration of the technique. In addition, the DVD details the primary advantages of the technique.

Among the topics covered:

• Concepts of strain and counterstrain
• Musculoskeletal dysfunction
• The facilitated segment
• Lab demonstrations: tender points