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Chapter 20-2 Myofascial Techniques (- (Depth - superficial and deep…
Chapter 20-2
Myofascial Techniques
Effects
Reduce fascial restrictions
Decrease adhesions
Increase piezoelectriciy
Reduce stress
Melt ground substance
Techniques
Gross stretches - p. 600
Arm & Leg Pulling
Cross hand stretches
Focused stretches p. 602
fascial spreading; fascial torquing;
fascial cutting, fascial bowing
Skin Rolling
PROM & AROM
Assessment
Skin rolling
PROM
Fascial gliding
Application
Take advantage of the thixotropic, visoelastic & piezoelectric properties of connective tissue
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Depth - superficial and deep fascia
Take out the slack -- hold the stretach
Lubricant - little or none
Work in all directions
Comfort & Safety
Should not feel painful
Use PROM & AROM
Avoid tissue compression
Let the tissue guide you
Feel the burn
Work slowly - up to 5 minutes
Guidelines