Myofascial Release

Question 1

Relative contraindications of MFR

Answer 1

infection 
fracture
advanced cancer
following trauma
decompensated patient

Question 2

MFR

Answer 2

stretch and release muscle and fascia restrictions

can be direct or indirect, active or passive

Question 3

Steps to MFR

Answer 3

1. palpate restriction
2. direct (into restriction w/ traction) or indirect (away from restriction with compression)
3. fine tune - twisting, transverse forces, passive movement of limb
4. enhancers to induce release - respiration, eye movement, muscle contraction - direct or indirect
5. wait for release

Question 4

Goal of MFR

Answer 4

restore functional balance to all integrative tissues in MSK system

Improve lymphatic flow by removing myofascial restrictions

Dose appropriately

Question 5

Physiologic diaphragms

Answer 5

Tenotrium cerebelli
Thoracic inlet
Abdominal diaphragm
Pelvic diaphragm

Question 6

Location of compensatory curves

Answer 6

occipitoatlantal junction
cervicothoracic junction
thoracolumbar junction
lumbosacral junction

Question 7

Most common compensatory pattern

Answer 7

Left, right, left, right of compensatory curves

don’t alternate in unhealthy patients