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Chapter 20-3 Deep Tissue (- (Find the Therapeutic edge, Work in layers,…
Chapter 20-3
Deep Tissue
Goal
Improve muscular balance by reducing the stress on the body caused by chronically shortened tissue
Assessment
Previous injuries & surgeries
Postural & Gait assessments
AROM & PROM
Palpation
Guidelines
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Find the Therapeutic edge
Work in layers
Work at oblique angles
Place muscles in lengthened positions
Work origins and insertions
Use the breath
Work entire length of muscle
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Slow down
Lubricant - less is more
Be present; communicate
If pain, no gain
Integrate techniques
Safety
Watch for signs of emotional release
Applications
Muscle stripping
(gliding compression)
Modified pin & stretch
Lengthening strokes
Friction
Muscle separation