Vibration Release Techniques: Upper Body

For Upper Body Dysfunction :

For a complete review of local vibration, muscle fiber dysfunction, trigger point etiology and assessment, please review:

• The Effects of Local Vibration
• Muscle Fiber Dysfunction and Trigger Points

Techniques Covered in this Course:

• Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Splenii, and Rhomboid Vibration Release
• Pectoralis Major and Minor Vibration Release
• Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid and Rhomboids Vibration Release
• Upper Extremity (Arm) Vibration Release
• Erector Spinae Vibration Release

Signs of over-activity and/or a maladaptive decrease in length:

• Overhead Squat Assessment:
  • Shoulders Elevate
  • Arms Fall
  • Anterior Pelvic Tilt
• Goniometry
  • Cervical Lateral Flexion < 35 - 45°
  • Shoulder Flexion < 180°
  • Shoulder External Rotation <90 - 95°
  • Shoulder Internal Rotation <60-70°
  • Shoulder Extension <20-25°
• Manual Muscle Testing MMT:
  • External Rotator MMT : Weak or With Compensation (Cervical Protraction)
  • Serratus Anterior MMT : Weak or With Compensation (Cervical Protraction)
  • Lower Trapezius MMT : Weak or With Compensation (Cervical Protraction)
  • Deep Cervical Flexor Endurance Test : Weak or With Compensation (Cervical Protraction)

Inhibited Antagonists:

It is advised that additional mobility techniques, as well as activation and integration techniques, follow release techniques. The over-activity of muscles in this course may be associated with the under-activity of the following muscles:

• Infraspinatus and Teres Minor
• Serratus Anterior
• Lower Trapezius
• Deep Cervical Flexors

Sample Intervention (Cervical dysfunction)

• Vibration Release
  • Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Splenii, and Rhomboid Vibration Release
  • Pectoralis Major and Minor Vibration Release
• Mobilization or Manipulation
  • Upper Thoracic Mobilization with Hypervolt
  • Sternocostal Mobilization with Hypervolt
• Manual Lengthening
  • Manual Pectoralis Minor Stretch
• Activation
  • Deep Cervical Flexor Activation
  • Serratus Anterior Activation
• Integration
  • Foam Roll Prone Cobra with Cervical Retraction