Shoulder Spencer technique

The Spencer techniques are seven gentle stretch-ing/articulatory maneuvers used to treat/prevent shoulder restriction caused by hypertonic muscles, early adhesive capsulitis, healed fractures and dislocations, and any other traumatic or degenerative condition in which improved motion is required. 

FIG. 88-4 Spencer technique to increase shoulder circumduction, with traction. 

FIG. 88-6 Spencer technique to increase internal rotation of the shoulder. 

The positions used in the Spencer techniques may also be used to treat the shoulder with isometric or muscle energy treatment. The physician moves the arm to a barrier. The patient ac-... 

Prevention is the best treatment Spencer techniques are especially helpful in preventing a loss of motion in a painful shoulder and in restoring motion to a shoulder involved in adhesive capsulitis. 

A.L. was treated with general myofascial techniques to the entire spine passive and active were used. Spencer techniques were used to improve shoulder motion. Muscle energy was used to treat the cervical muscles and the lumbar muscles, as well as the trapezius. Fascial release was performed on the sternum and both scapulae. The first ribs were treated with counterstrain. 

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