Standing at the long edge of the bench on the contralateral to be examined/treated
Position of the patient:
Upright sitting position at the short edge of the bench
Patient’s shoulder a little lower as the therapist’s shoulder
Patient crosses arms in front of the chest
Hand placement:
Establish contact with the patient’s back on the contralateral side by moving the arm between the patient’s crossed armsÂ
Thenar eminence of other hand fixates L1 into ventrocaudal direction
Patient slouches against the fixation
Movement:
Maximal homonymous 3D movement with equal components of flexion, ipsilateral lateral flexion and ipsilateral rotation
This movement causes maximal opening of the facet joints of the thoracic spine on the contralateral side
