Myofascial Release - Class 1

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myofascial release is a

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hands on technique

used to manage myofascial pain

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myo =

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muscle

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fascial =

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CT that covers and supports the mm throughout the body

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MFR can feel

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painful

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why can MFR be painful

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fascial tissue may be restricted

has many attachments to the body

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what does softening and easing tension in one area often lead to

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sensation of pain/tightness elsewhere

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fascia is

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all connected

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goals of MFR

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restore fxnal balance

decrease sxs

increase ROM

restore quality and quantity of motion

normalize shock absorption

prevent re-injury

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fascia

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3-D CT

provide strength, support, elasticity and cushioning to the organs, tissues, nerves, vessels, etc.

Question 10

what does fascia form

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continuum throughout the body

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fascia consists of

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3 layers

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3 layers of fascia

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superficial

deep

subserous

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superficial level of fascia

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under skin

loose, permits skin movement

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what does the superficial layer house

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nerves

blood vessels

lymph nodes

sweat glands

etc

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deep lapyer

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compartmentalizes body/separates and contours

around muscle bellies

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subserous layer

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around internal organs

lubricates viscera

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mechanoreceptors of fascia–> type

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ruffini ending

pacinian ending

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mechanoreceptors of fascia–> stimulation

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low and high tension loads during joint movement

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muscle has

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2 components

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2 components of muscles

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contractile elements

non-contractile elements

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contractile elements

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muscle fibers

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non contractile component

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CT sheath

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CT sheath

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supports and binds muscle fibers

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what does the CT sheath provide

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strength

allows muscle to withstand forces of contractions

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what does CT allow

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entry and exit of nerves and blood vessels

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what does MFR involve

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applying gentle, sustained, pressure into myofascial CT restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion in body

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what is MFR also called

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trigger point therapy

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myofascial trigger points (MTrP)

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hyperirritable spot in skeletal muscle or fascia

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myofascial trigger points are

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painful upon compression

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myofascial trigger points could

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give rise to referred pain motor dysfxn autonomic sx

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2 types of MTrP

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primary secondary

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primary trigger point

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cause pain locally at the pressure site radiate sxs along a typical radiation pattern found at muscle bellies

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secondary trigger points

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painful point in a muscle that becomes active when you stress another muscle will return if you dont treat the primary trigger point

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tx of fascia

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skin strokes myofascial strokes

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types of skin strokes

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skin glides finger slides boney contours

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myofascial strokes

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strumming perpendicular strokes muscle play

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skin glide

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skin movement as a whole hands move skin as a whole "round the clock"

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finger slide

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assessment through the skin fingers glide through the skin "round the clock"

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boney contours

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finger slide around boney structures

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what tells us if there is dysfxnal tissue

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end feel

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perpendicular strokes

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asses the fascia at the edges of the muscle

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strumming

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with index fingers crossed strum over the muscles to assess and attempt to eliminate increased resting muscle tension

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muscle play

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ability of a muscle to be mobile and move separately from surrounding structures

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what should we always start with

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assessment

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our assessment

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locate restrictions identify end feel fine tune direction used clock method depth and direction

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what should we be sure of during massage

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maintain a professional demeanor at all times we have all necessary equipment prior to initiating tx pt is positioned properly

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what should we be aware of during massage

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pts comfort lvl, respect their desire for modesty pts allergies

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what must we maintain during massage

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professional demeanor at all times

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we should always

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drape our pt have clean, dry hands fingernails be short remove jewelry, watches, etc. use proper body mechanics

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we should never

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lose contact with our pt during massage

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draping

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must be done so as to not overexpose pt

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we should only expose

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area being treated

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when should we cover the exposed area

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if we are leaving pt or the tx area

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draping is not

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an option during pts tx