STR (passive / active-assisted / active)

Question 1

What is STR?

Answer 1

• An advanced manual technique used in assessing and stretching
  soft tissues
• Unique in that it targets specific areas of increased tension within a muscle and also muscles that are normally difficult to stretch
• Can be performed both actively and passively

Question 2

When can it be used?

Answer 2

If used slowly and conscientiously, STR can
be used before, during or after a massage
treatment or event

Question 3

Demonstrate / explain Passive STR

Answer 3

The therapist applies the lock and moves the client’s body to facilitate the stretch

https://youtu.be/GGFaorpjy3w

Question 4

Demonstrate / explain Active Assisted STR

Answer 4

The therapist applies the lock and the client moves his/her body to bring about the stretch

https://youtu.be/MB1Yx5axhQ4

Question 5

Demonstrate / explain Active STR

Answer 5

The client applies the lock themselves and performs the stretch without assistance.
The general principle is of shortening the muscle, adding the ‘lock’ and then lengthening the muscle

https://youtu.be/Q5INvtrCkZc