Fascial Manipulation

Active Release Technique®

Graston Technique®, 

Functional Movement Systems, 

Selective Functional Movement Assessment

FAKTR

KinesioTaping

 

Description:

Fascial Manipulation (FM): is a manual soft tissue technique to evaluate and treat myofascial dysfunction.  FM was developed by Dr Luigi Stecco in Italy 40 years ago, and has been evolved and improved upon ever since.  There is no other soft tissue method with as much peer reviewed literature as FM. Dr. Stecco has mapped out sequences of critical points in the deep fascia through cadaver dissection, which he calls centers of coordination (CCs) and centers of fusion (CFs). These points are found to mirror acupuncture meridians; when adhesions or densifications build up in CCs or CFs, this directly affects and negatively alters joint biomechanics, alignment, posture, and range of motion resulting in dysfunctions such as pain syndromes, restriction, and sometimes deformity.  Manipulation of CCs and CFs with deep pressure and friction is carried out manually by the practitioner using elbows, knuckles, and finger pads.  Proper glide must be re-established between fascial layers and different adjacent tissues such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and skin.  As mentioned above, this technique can also be used to balance and maintain proper tensional equilibrium between the CCs and CFs to treat internal organ dysfunction, thereby reestablishing homeostasis in the body.

​

Graston :Also known as instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, this technique excels in the area of evidence-based care. Graston helps to break up scar tissue and adhesions and promotes a significantly faster recovery time.

​

Kinesio Taping® Method: This is a therapeutic taping technique designed to offer support to injured areas, while still allowing full range of motion. The taping method alleviates pain, reduces inflammation and assists in lymphatic drainage.