OMM Techniques

Muscle Energy

• active direct
• golgi tendon organ
• position patient into the barriers
• patient moves to freedom for 3 seconds (isometric)
• 3 sets
• reposition and move further into barrier
• passive stretch at end

Counterstrain

• passive
• spindle fibers
• decrease pain at tenderpoints
• hold for 90 seconds

Facilitated Myofascial Release

• decrease myofascial restriction

Facilitated Positional Release

• passive indirect
• muscle spindle
• decrease muscle spasm
• neutralize, compress, move to freedom for 3 to 5 seconds
• 1 set