Chapter 3: Inhibitory Techniques Flashcards
goal of inhibit phase
inhibit phase, where the aim is to modulate activity of the nervous system that triggers the myofascia
inflammation/tissue trauma/microspasm
repetitive movements and poor posture are believed to lead to tissue trauma and inflammation. Inflammation in turn activates the body’s pain response, which initiates a protective mechanism, increasing muscle tension and causing muscle spasm. And these aren’t your garden variety calf cramps. Heightened activity of the central nervous system and tissue mechanoreceptors in the injured area create a kind of microspasm.
As a result of the spasm, adhesions may begin to form within the myofascial tissues. These adhesions form a weak inelastic matrix that decreases normal mobility of the soft tissue. Left unchecked, these adhesions may begin to form structural changes in the soft tissue
relative flexibility
soft tissue rebuilds itself with a spider web of collagen matrix that forms randomly and not in the same direction as the muscle fibers.
If the myofascia is not stimulated by movement, lengthening, and broadening, then these connective fibers can start to act as a roadblock, preventing mobility
The research shows that rolling techniques
may help in modulating the local receptor activity, microspasm, and central nervous system activity that develop from the traumatized tissue
Myofascial rolling techniques may help in modulating the local receptor activity, tension (microspasm), and CNS activity that develop from the traumatized tissue. Researchers and experts have postulated that myofascial rolling may help “break up” the myofascial adhesions, or “trigger points,” that are created through the cumulative injury cycle
cumulitive injury cycle
muscle imbalances –> tissue trauma –> inflammation –> muscle spasm –> adhesions –> altered nueromuscular control
Inflammation activates
body’s pain response, which initiates a protective mechanism, increasing muscle tension and causing muscle spasm
not like a cramp but Heightened activity of the central nervous system (CNS) and tissue mechanoreceptors and nociceptors (e.g., pain receptors) in the injured area create a type of microspasm or tension
myofascial adhesions
Knots in muscle tissue that can result in altered neuromuscular control
these adhesions cause inelastic matrix: Possessing the inability to stretch.
Davis’s Law
soft tissue will model along the lines of stress
Soft tissue remodels or rebuilds itself with a collagen matrix that forms in a random fashion and not in the same direction as the muscle fibers. If the myofascial tissues are not stimulated by movement, lengthening, and broadening, these connective tissue fibers may act as a roadblock, preventing soft tissue mobility
Myofascial rolling can be used for two primary
- to affect local mile fascial tissue dysfunction
- to influence the autonomic nervous system
Myofascial rolling is classified as
A compression technique for an external objects, such as a foam, roller compresses, myofascial tissues
Local mechanical effects of foam rolling
Direct roller pressure may change the viscoelastic properties
Thixotropy (reduced viscosity)
Stimulated cellular response
Reducing myofascial restriction promoting fluid changes, stimulating cellular responses
Arterial affects of myofascial rolling
Reduces arterial stiffness and increases arterial tissue perfusion and improves. Vascular endothelial function.
Gamma loop modulation
The reflex arc consisting of small anterior horn nerve cells and their small fibers that produced to an interview so bundle and produce its contraction which initiate an afferent impulses. The pass through the posterior root to the anterior horn sells inducing, intern, reflects contraction of the entire muscle.
Fascia
thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place. The tissue does more than provide internal structure; fascia has nerves that make it almost as sensitive as skin. When stressed, it tightens up.
Fascia
thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place. The tissue does more than provide internal structure; fascia has nerves that make it almost as sensitive as skin. When stressed, it tightens up.
cupping
The active approach to cupping has been termed myofascial decompression
Decompression occurs by using the suction to “lift” the superficial tissue.
Active movements are then used to mobilize and free up the underlying myofascial
Myofascial flossing
Myofascial flossing is performed by teaching the client to wrap a latex band around a body part using a 50% overlap pattern and using a stretch force of 50–90% .
Once the band is applied, the client then performs up to 2 minutes of active or passive movements to induce tissue “flossing”
Myofascial flossing creates a tangential shearing or wringing-towel effect by creating compression around the muscle group. The movements are intended to help mobilize myofascial tissues
what is a contradiction of myofascial release
Osteoporosis
time rolling
found that at least 90 seconds was needed to improve functional movements, such as a deep squat
chronic benefit
self-myofascial rolling just two times per week over 4 weeks has been shown to improve functional movement patterns
coaches tip. on how to roll
Follow the two-step approach:
Hold pressure for 30 to 60 seconds.
Perform active movements to “free up” or mobilize myofascial tissues.
■ Spend between 90 seconds and 2 minutes (total) on each muscle group.
■ Perform myofascial rolling on most days of the week as part of a corrective exercise program.
■ Maintain a neutral spine and relaxed shoulders.
■ Modify, as necessary, to maintain a relaxed and safe position.
■ Roll slowly.
How long should a user hold on an uncomfortable spot when applying self-myofascial rolling?
30-60 seconds
The current research suggests that myofascial release be changed to myofascial rolling due to which factor?
There is no current evidence that a “release” occurs in the myofascia after rolling.
What is a common compensation when using the myofascial roller in a prone position?
Excessive arch in the lumbar spine
