Editorial Type:
Article Category: Research Article
| Online Publication Date: 01 Mar 2020
Introducing Short Lever Still Technique, a New Variant
Introducing Short Lever Still Technique, a New Variant
DO, PhD, FAAO
Page Range: 31 – 35
A new variant of the Still Technique is described involving the use of a local force vector applied directly to the restricted tissue during the passive movement of the tissue from its ease through its restriction. This new “short lever” version is easily taught and, based on classroom experience, can be readily mastered by students of osteopathic manipulative medicine at all levels.Abstract
Contributor Notes
Disclosures: none reported.
Correspondence address: Richard L. Van Buskirk, DO, PhD, FAAO, 2900 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239, (941) 685-5004, RLVanBuskirk46@gmail.com
Received: 15 Sept 2019
Accepted: 25 Feb 2020