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== Resources == | === Steps of Technique === | ||
* '''Step 1''': Shoulder extension with elbow flexion | |||
* '''Step 2''': Shoulder flexion with elbow extension | |||
* '''Step 3''': Circumduction with compression | |||
* '''Step 4''': Circumduction with distraction | |||
* '''Step 5''': Shoulder abduction and internal rotation with elbow flexion | |||
* '''Step 6:''' Shoulder adduction and external rotation with elbow flexion | |||
* '''Step 7''': Stretching tissue and pumping fluids with the arm extended | |||
== Resources == | |||
https://www.osmosis.org/learn/Upper_limb_muscle_energy_treatment | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
The Spencer technique is an osteopathic manipulative technique that dates back to 1916. [1] It consists of a series of shoulder manual treatments.
Indication[edit | edit source]
Clinical Application[edit | edit source]
Steps of Technique[edit | edit source]
- Step 1: Shoulder extension with elbow flexion
- Step 2: Shoulder flexion with elbow extension
- Step 3: Circumduction with compression
- Step 4: Circumduction with distraction
- Step 5: Shoulder abduction and internal rotation with elbow flexion
- Step 6: Shoulder adduction and external rotation with elbow flexion
- Step 7: Stretching tissue and pumping fluids with the arm extended
Resources[edit | edit source]
https://www.osmosis.org/learn/Upper_limb_muscle_energy_treatment
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Patriquin DA. The evolution of osteopathic manipulative technique: the Spencer technique. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. 1992 Sep 1;92(9):1134-.
