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An introduction to Myofascial Release (MFR)
and Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
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Aims of today
Learn and understand fascia structures and it's anatomy
Myofasical Release UK
Myofascial release is a manipulative treatment that attempts to release tension in the fascia due to
trauma, posture, or inflammation. Connective tissues called fascia surround the muscles, bones, nerves,
and organs of the body. Points of restriction in the fascia can place a great deal of pressure on nerves
and muscles causing chronic pain.
Practitioners of myofascial release employ long stretching strokes meant to balance tissue and muscle
mechanics and improve joint range of motion in order to relieve pain
Spine-health
The ECM is made up of fibres, predominantly collagen and elastin and ground
substance
Ground substance is a viscous gel which provides the immediate environment of every
cell in the body
Sensory receptors within the muscle belly that detect changes to the length of
a muscle. This information is relayed to the central nervous system and is
processed by the brain to determine the positions of body parts
Are located in the tendon of skeletal musculature. They detect changes to the
tension of the muscle providing proprioceptive feedback to the brain. They
prevent damage by inhibiting contracting muscles if the force is great enough
that there's a risk of tissue damage.
To reduce friction
Provide a sliding environment for muscles
Suspend organs in their proper place
Transmit movement from muscles to bones
Provide a supportive and protective environment for nerves and
blood vessels as they pass through and between muscles.
Facilitates circulation lymph and blood
Provides support and connection
Physiological adaptable - plastic
Hypersensitivity
Patient Anxiety
It helps to strengthen the immune system. When fascia is restricted, the lymphatic
flow is slowed down, which affects the immune system (the bodys first line of defence
against infection and primary aid to healing).
Myofascial Release increases the circulatory flow of lymph and therefore hastens
healing of injuries or infections.
Myofascial Release Technique can work to relieve pressure which may be caused by
fascial adhesions pressing on the nerves. Keeping a healthy circulatory system reduces
stress on the heart and can prevent painful cramps, brings nutrients to the cells and
takes away the waste; Myofascial Release Technique increases circulation and assists
this process.
This amount of time permits fascia to naturally elongate and return to normal
resting length which will restore the healthy status quo, giving greater
flexibility, mobility and eliminating pain.
Techniques applied for less than 2 minutes will temporarily lengthen the
elastic fibres in the muscles and fascia and the tissues will feel looser for a
while but gradually tighten up again.
It is like stretching a rubber band if stretched for a short time it will quickly
spring back to its original shape but if left stretched around an object for some
time it will remain permanently lengthened.
During child development it is this line we see mature to enable the child
to lift its head, crawl and then walk
It has a higher degree of slow twitch endurance muscle fibres and extra
heavy sheets of fascia to overcome the postural demands (postural
adaptations!)
There is no deep back line although some aspects of the SBL are deeper
than others. There is no consistent and connected layer deeper than the
SBL
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SBL myofascial tracts and bony
stations
Demonstration of theory
Advice
1.Rest hand lightly on forearm do not press into the arm. This
is the superficial fascia
2. Allow your hand to sink into the forearm, this is the deep
fascia - the fascia of the forearm extensors
3.Withdraw out of the fascial layers..
The muscle is then allowed to fully relax (this can also take a few
seconds)
Method
Theory
Method
Theory
The patient contracts the affected muscle while the therapist applies a
force stronger than the force of contraction.
Theory
Golgi tendon organs are excited by the contraction of the muscle. The
muscle is also being stretched/lengthened during the contraction
So when the muscles relaxes, these effects combine and this results in a
lengthening/relaxation of the muscle.
Theory
Theory
SH: Work- Solicitor 85% desk based. Spends large amounts of time commuting in the
car and traveling on trains.
Hobbies- attends the gym 2-3 times a week. Not able to go since the accident
PMH: None
DH: Analgesics
Objective signs- increased uft tone R>L, Limited in all ROM of CX SP, TOP posterior
neck muscles, uft and rhomboids, active TP in R uft, no neurological symptoms to
note.
Active TP in R uft,
SH: Work- Shop assistant. On feet all day. Training for Manchester 10k
SH: Work- Desk based- pain gets worse through the day
Hobbies- Golf- unable to play due to pain
PMH: Hypertension
DH: Ramipril, Occasional Ibuprofen
PMH: Nil
DH: Naproxen
Results:
Results:
MFR group performed better than the control group in 8 weeks and 12
week
McGill Pain questionnaire and Ouebec Back Pain Disability Scale was used
to assess
MFR reported 53.3% reduction in pain compared to control groups 26.1%
at 8 weeks
MFR group reported 29.7% reduction in functional disability compared to
9.8% by control group at 8 weeks
This study provides good evidence that MFR when used along side specific
back exercises
The effect of isolytic contraction and passive manual stretching on pain and knee range of motion after
hip surgery: A prospective, double-blinded, randomized study. Shraddha Parmar, Ashok Shyam, Shaila
Sabnis, Parag Sancheti, Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Volume 29, Issue 1, June 2011, Pages 2530
Muscle Energy Technique Versus Corticosteroid Injection for Management of Chronic Lateral
Epicondylitis: Randomized Controlled Trial With 1-Year Follow-up. Sami Kken, Halim Yilmaz, Ali Sall,
Hatice Uurlu, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, November 2013, Volume 94, Issue 11,
Pages 20682074
Ward R.C. et al. Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine. 2nd Edition. Baltimore, MD: Williams and Wilkins,
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