DATE:29/04/18

Location:Clinic

Number of Hours:1

Overview of Session: 35-minute effleurage and petrissage massage on upper trapezius muscles and 15 minute taping of levator scapular to upper fibres of traps

Reflective Summary: Client came in complaining of discomfort and pain in upper trapezius muscles on both (L) and (R). on postural assessment client had protracted shoulder and poker chin. On palpation client had major tenderness pain on trigger points of upper fibres of trapezius’ and also the levator scapula. I performed myofascial release on the trigger points of upper traps and also skin lifting. I then used K-Tape to tape from the sternocleidomastoid muscle to the upper fibres of the trapezius to add pressure to the area physically and physiologically.

Areas for further improvement plus action plan: When taping I believe I should have added another strip of tape across the trapezius vertically at the site of pain. However, my application went well and client felt happy with it.