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Spencer Technique

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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]

Adhesive capsulitis (Frozen shoulder) :

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-.

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