MFR Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
Q

A three dimensional matrix

A

Fascia

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2
Q

Main fibers within a fascia orovide strength and stability, protein

A

Collagen

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3
Q

Elastic quality of fascia

A

Elastin

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4
Q

Viscous gel-like fluid

A

Ground substance

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5
Q

Tension + Integrity

A

Tensegrity

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6
Q

Thin layer of fascia beneath tissue

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Superficial fascia

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7
Q

Tough, tight, compact

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Deep fascia

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8
Q

What are the conditions of fascia and what are their concepts?

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Binding down of fascia. Shortens solidifies
Injury/trauma. Fall blow effects of medications, cut burn
Inflammatory Process. Medical condition
Habitual poor posture. Consistently overloaded

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9
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10
Q

A treatment approach. Hands-on therapy

A

MFR

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11
Q

Pioneered a sustained pressure MFR approach

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John T. Barnes, PT

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12
Q

Areas that should be subsequently treated

A

Red flare

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13
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Spontaneous movement of body

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Myofascial unwinding

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14
Q

Feel and rhythm

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Myofascial rebounding

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15
Q

Wesk stimuli increase, strong stimuli decrease

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Arndt-Schultz Law

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16
Q

Most important, commonly used technique in MFR

A

Cross-hand release

17
Q

Rotating, torquing, shifting

A

Longitudinal plane release

18
Q

Hold tissue at its barrier

A

Compression release

19
Q

Wherever there is a predominance of functional connective tissue.

A

Transverse plane release

20
Q

Oscillation of the tissues