Myofascial Release

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Comment by Phil Cutrell, LMT, BCTMB on June 8, 2010 at 5:39pm

Melissa I agree with Walt's last comment. Also, there are so many factors that enter into what technique is appropriate. Here are some questions that come to mind for me- Is it a specific focal point of tenderness to pressure, indicating a possible TrP, or a larger area and is there other surrounding tender points? A local taut band palpated? Also, is there referral to another area upon digital compression and if so to what referral zone and how does the client describe the sensation? Is the tenderness reported with superficial, moderate or deep compression? I would also be interested in knowing your impression regarding her abdominal muscle tone, fascial condition and pelvic position, i.e., anterior, neutral or posterior pelvic tilt. Finally, was the surgical procedure performed using abdominal or vaginal incision?

Comment by Walt Fritz, PT on June 8, 2010 at 3:16pm

Giving technique without training is a little difficult. Might I ask your training? This may make it easier for me or someone else to make suggestions.

Comment by Melissa Bariring on June 8, 2010 at 2:48pm

I need some more technique ideas for the abdominal area. I have a client that has a trigger point in her lower rectus abdominus, below the naval. She had a hysterectomy a year ago, and that one particular area is still tender to touch or when leaning against the counter doing dishes. How do I help alleviate this issue? Any suggestions? Thanks!

Comment by Walt Fritz, PT on March 5, 2010 at 8:14pm

That should read: let me know and I'll put them up"

Comment by Walt Fritz, PT on March 5, 2010 at 5:04pm

Stephen,

Thanks for the plug. If you have any that you'd like to share with others, let me know and I'll out them up.

I got tired of the mantra that "research hasn't caught up with what we do" and decided a few years back to start seeking it out. While the foundational basis for MFR remains unclear and controversial, there is no doubt that MFR is well represented in current research.

Comment by Stephen Jeffrey on March 5, 2010 at 3:03pm

Check out new member Walt Fritz's web site, some great links to important articles and research!

http://www.myofascialpainrelief.com/MFRresearch.html

Nice one Walt :)

Comment by Stephen Jeffrey on March 5, 2010 at 2:59pm

Thanks for your reply Elizabeth.
I called a fellow practitioner/student today to see how she was 3 weeks after her major emotional unwinding and am glad to report she's doing really well. Having had a huge amount of sh1t to dealwith in the last 3 yrs she is now able to move on in her private life.:)

Comment by Elizabeth Yon on February 15, 2010 at 7:13am

One lady in my course had some terrible life experiences that she was working through. The unwinding brought these very emotional incidents up for her and she cried and trembled, but felt much lighter and freer afterward. It was a powerful thing to see.

Comment by Stephen Jeffrey on February 14, 2010 at 12:17pm

I've just done my Myofascial release courses here in the UK and I can already see how good it will be to intigrate it in to my work.
Some fellow students had some major emotional unwindings, did this happen on your course ?

Comment by Allison Ishman on January 7, 2010 at 10:19am

Phil's assessment suggestions sound solid to me too. I do Fascial Link therapy, and would address the joints above and below the knee, to reduce load on strained tissues at the knee as well. Is ITB hypertonic? How about the psoas attachment at the femoral attachment site, which compensates for ITB? Are the soleus tendons at the tibia and thru the achilles tight? These are common fascial patterns that wrap into the knee. Also, consider the condition that plantar fascia has on the entire fascial load of the leg. If it's hypertonic, weaker tissues around the knee may be the only easily movable fibers throughout the leg and bear more stress from activities.

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