Myofascial Tissues

Question 1

Perpendicular Strumming

Answer 1

purpose: to evaluate & treat for loss of muscle play and increased tone in myofascial tissues

more general for muscle play than perpendicular deformation

Question 2

Perpendicular Deformation

Transverse Deformation

Answer 2

purpose: to evaluate & treat the restrictions limiting muscle play (accessory mobility) of a muscle/ ST structure
treatment: deform muscle belly to end range (perpendicular pressure), spring test to determine efficiency

Question 3

Unilateral Parallel

Longitudinal Deformation

Answer 3

purpose: to evaluate & treat the restrictions of a muscle’s accessory mobility in relationship to surrounding structures
evaluation: angled pressure directed parallel to muscle belly / seam

Question 4

Causes of increased tone (6)

Answer 4

• protective/reflex spasm
• subconscious holding patterns (associated with emotional/mental response)
• habitual patterns of misuse
• neurological deficit
• mechanical intra/inter fiber CT adherence
• fluid stasis