Bexause so many different techniques have stemmed from American osteopathic manipulation, it is hard to keep track of them all. It appears Arthur Pauls made this technique you are describing. Paul's was an a osteopath (which is a group in Europe that stemmed from osteopathic philosophy in Europe). Unlike osteopathic physicians they are not fully trained medical physicians. Counterstrain was discovered over 10 years before this guy talked about his specific approach. I would argue that holding the point the entire time is an important object way to check for improvement. I really have no idea why this guy made a completely different technique...it sounds like he thought his method had longer lasting effects but from the studies I mention there are studies that would say otherwise. However , if this guy has improved the lives of his patient that is the important thing!