MFR/INR Lab

Question 1

Define MFR

Answer 1

System of diagnosis and treatment first described by AT Still and his early students, which engages continual palpatory feedback to achieve release of myofascial tissues

Question 2

Define INR

Answer 2

Treatment system in which combined procedures are designed to stretch and reflexively release patterned soft tissue and joint related restrictions

Question 3

What are the basics of MFR?

Answer 3

• Identify TART findings consistent with somatic dysfunction
• Evaluate the region in at least 3 dimensions and note findings
• Decide if the technique will be direct or indirect
• Stack the affected tissues in either direct or indirect fashion
• Hold/follow the tissues until tissue creep has occurred
• Recheck and repeat as necessary

Question 4

What are the basics of MFR with INR?

Answer 4

• Identify TART findings consistent with somatic dysfunction
• Evaluate the region in at least 3 dimensions and note findings
• Decide if the technique will be direct or indirect
• Stack the affected tissues in either direct or indirect fashion
• Use Release Enhancing Maneuver (REM); have the patient move a body region that will affect the musculature under the somatic dysfunction
• Hold/follow the tissues until tissue creep has occurred
• Recheck and repeat as necessary