Counternutation Manipulation (parallel grip)

Position of the therapist:

  • Standing opposite to the side to be manipulated in split stance facing caudally

Position of the patient:

  • Prone lying position

Hand placement:

  • Ipsilateral hand on the contralateral side of the sacrum below segment S2
  • Hypothenar aspect of the other hand on patient’s ilium

Direction of the manipulation:

  • Ventrocaudal