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Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to the Upper Quarter: Summary
○ Some may choose to end with IASTM as well ○ For a more advanced treatment, place the targeted tissue on stretch while performing
■ Will see more redness when working over a trigger point • Treatment Sequence ○ Warm up prior to treatment (active or
passively) → IASTM → corrective exercises → ice (potentially)
Clinical Protocols Anatomy
Structures
Indications
Treatment
Suboccipital – Lateral
Semispinalis capitis, rectus capitis posterior minor/ major, spiral fascial line, superficial back lines Semispinalis capitis, rectus capitis posterior minor/ major, spiral fascial line, superficial back line
Occipital and retro-orbital headaches, forward head posture
Suboccipital – Medial
Occipital and retro-orbital headaches, forward head posture
Levator Scapulae
Decreased cervical ROM, scapular dyskinesis, forward head posture, trigger points, cervical radiculopathy
Upper Trapezius
Decreased cervical ROM, scapular dyskinesis, cervical pain, trigger points
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