Myofascial Techniques

Question 1

myofascial release

Answer 1

1. assess motion
2. move tissues to point of ease
3. hold for softening or follow through indirect release
4. reassess

Question 2

Still techniques

Answer 2

1. assess motion
2. place tissues in indirect position
3. exaggerate position until tissues relax
4. introduce vector force
5. carry tissues through restriction
6. reassess

Question 3

Facilitated positional release

Answer 3

1. assess motion
2. place in neutral
3. place in position of ease
4. add compressive, torsional, or distractive force
5. hold for 3-5 seconds
6. reassess

Question 4

strain/counterstrain

Answer 4

1. find tenderpoint
2. place in position of comfort
3. hold for 90 seconds
4. slowly, passively return to neutral
5. recheck tenderpoint