Table 1 Treatment goals and techniques that can be used to reach the primary treatment aim.
Treatment goals | Techniques |
|---|---|
relaxation and preperation for exercise | - Massage |
| Â | - Relaxation exercise |
| Â | - Thoracal treatment up to thoracal 9. |
| Â | - Localized 3-d mobilization within physiological boundary of the joint capsule |
| Â | - Mobilization in al directions within physiological boundaries. |
| Â | - Traction within physiological boundaries. |
| Â | - Techniques of Mulliken excluding manipulation |
| Â | - Techniques of McKenzie excluding manipulation |
Education | Can take place at the same time as the first treatment target. Education includes patient reassurance; explanation of (physiological) load and capability of carrying a load; and encouragement of physical activity |
Exercise | - Passive exercise, guided active exercise, and active exercise |
| Â | - Exercise at the physiotherapist |
| Â | - Assign homework |