Magazine041 Question 9

Distractors

The therapist can sink down into the client with body weight, generating considerable force with minimal effort

The therapist can push effectively with their lower extremities

The forearm can be effectively used to generate the force of the stroke

Key

The therapist can use body weight to lean back, generating the force of the technique

Question

What is the body mechanics advantage of the technique presented in Dr. Joe Muscolino’s article, “My Favorite Techniques in Manual Therapy,” for working the myofascial tissue on the medial side of the scapula?