2.3.9. Upper trapezius.
shoulder depression
Patients were asked to place their affected hand under the thigh in order to produce shoulder depression. Therapist was standing towards the head of patient and placed hand on non-affected side. Therapist attempted to flex, contralaterally side flexion and ipsilateral rotation until tissue resistance was felt. After that therapist placed the muscle in mid-range and lengthened aggressively beyond tissue resistance with 15 second hold. After that new barrier was achieved and same procedure repeated.