Module 11 - Myofacial Release

Question 1

Myofascial Release pertains to what?

Answer 1

Pertains to the reduction of tightness and restrictiveness of muscles and fascia.

Question 2

What are some guidelines on how to properly care for your body, more specifically, the fascia?

Answer 2

• Let the body heal if coming back from an injury, don’t rush back into training.
• Stretch gently, don’t force a stretch
• Stay properly hydrated
• Move around
• Foam Roll

Question 3

In regards to foam rolling, what can over-stimulate the muscle spindles and what is the result of that over-stimulation?

Answer 3

Too much compression overstimulates the muscle spindles and causes the muscles to shorten in response as a protective measure against injury.

Question 4

What happens when fascia becomes irritated?

Answer 4

When fascia is irritated, it becomes inflamed.

Question 5

What happens when the fascia becomes inflamed?

Answer 5

Inflammation leads to the fascia shortening and becoming extremely tight in a localized area

Question 6

In relation to working with fascia, what phrase is applicable?

Answer 6

Pain, no gain.

Question 7

if you believe your athlete’s discomfort is the result of a sprain or strain, it is advised not to perform stretching or use a foam roller. True or false?

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

Both massage therapy and percussion therapy helped in the prevention of _____________________________.

Answer 8

delayed onset muscle soreness.

Question 9

Foam rolling prior to exercise has been shown to ___________________ without a decrease in ____________.

Answer 9

increase range of motion. force production.