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Oh, by the way, I have a bone spur

Great question. I start with a written history form that I have clients fill out prior to their first visit. They download the form from my website. On the form I try to get all of their pertinent me…

Replied Jul 14

Great books, websites and more....

I send my clients to a few different pages on my website, www.MyofascialResource.com. The Research page has hundreds of patient and professional related articles and research papers. The Store page h…

Tagged: websites, resources, suggestions...., material, reading

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Science Behind Fibromyalgia???

Erik, Whenever this thread (Somasimple) gets referenced, I'm vacillate between cringing and beaming. I am certainly in a different place now that when I participated in that thread on SomaSimple, ha…

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When is it time to alter your beliefs?

Thanks for all of your thoughtful responses thus far. The question as to what I think of the proposed model to address low back pain remains a fuzzy one. In online conversation with proponents of a n…

Tagged: posture, research

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Joel Ronningen replied to Walt Fritz, PT's discussion 'The Changing Pioneers' in the group Myofascial Release

Walt This is certainly interesting information to have, and may broaden ones understanding of the process. I think some of the points he dismisses are glossed over, however. Gel to Sol and back for instance - is there an optimal state balanced betwe…

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Frances Nicolais replied to Walt Fritz, PT's discussion 'Where did you receive your MFR training?' in the group Myofascial Release

I am a very grateful MFR therapist, with my MFR training through the Barnes seminars (over 400 hours), but I have taken some Craniosacral classes by someone who taught through Upledger and took the first Visceral Manipulation seminar through Barral.…

July 22

Walt Fritz, PT commented on William Snyder's group 'Pennsylvania Massage Therapists'

Foundations in Myofascial Release I Seminar in Rochester, NY (9/17-19, 2010) and Hershey, PA (9/24-26, 2010). Details on my website. A challenging class for beginners or experienced therapists. Read more at my website, www.Myofascialresource.com

July 22

Walt Fritz, PT commented on Donna Whitton's group 'Pennsylvania Massage Therapists & Bodyworkers'

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Pennsylvania Massage Therapists

This is a group for Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers living in PA.

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Walt Fritz, PT joined Donna Whitton's group

Pennsylvania Massage Therapists & Bodyworkers

Designed for Bodyworkers in Pennsylvania to connect with others in the field. Come tell us who and where you are, where you went to school, how long you've been practicing, and where you practice at!

July 22

Jessica Weagle replied to Walt Fritz, PT's discussion 'Where did you receive your MFR training?' in the group Myofascial Release

http://www.howardrontal.com/ I am in the processes with my training now. I choose Howard bc I knew Howard was going to be the one teaching the class. And I wanted a training that was coming straight from the horses mouth. At some point I will take…

July 21

Janet replied to Walt Fritz, PT's discussion 'Where did you receive your MFR training?' in the group Myofascial Release

Now I understand it a little better.

July 17

Walt Fritz, PT replied to Walt Fritz, PT's discussion 'Where did you receive your MFR training?' in the group Myofascial Release

Well said. The disenchantment often stems from seeing the limitations in being a part of a group that allows little space to truly grow. Walt Fritz, PT www.MyofascialResource.com

July 17

Janet replied to Walt Fritz, PT's discussion 'Where did you receive your MFR training?' in the group Myofascial Release

Whenever I see marketing that brands something or someone as superior it turns me off. True MFR is when fascia is released. I believe optimum wellness is synergistic. You may need a team of different types of facilitators to get farther along in you…

July 16

Walt Fritz, PT replied to Walt Fritz, PT's discussion 'Where did you receive your MFR training?' in the group Myofascial Release

Janet, I am not familiar with Frances Nicolais, but I do know Lori Zeltwanger, who co-teaches one of the classes on the link you mentioned. She is an excellent, experienced teacher and therapist. Frances seems to have a wonderfully comprehensive cla…

July 16

Janet replied to Walt Fritz, PT's discussion 'Where did you receive your MFR training?' in the group Myofascial Release

I took Barnes Pediatric Intro. last year and have now taken over 100 hours of MFR course work from one of his advanced students at Hands on Healing Institute in Tujunga, California. I prefer it so much more. The instructor, Francis has gleaned so mu…

July 15

Walt Fritz, PT replied to Jody C. Hutchinson's discussion 'Oh, by the way, I have a bone spur'

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Walt Fritz, PT commented on Monica A. Roberson's group 'WNY Massage Therapists'

September 17-19, 2010. Rochester, NY Foundations in Myofascial Release: A 20 contact hour seminar, approved NCBTMB and NYS Physical therapy CEU’s. Appropriate for beginners and advanced therapists. Highly hands-on in nature. Please log onto www.Foun…

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Walt Fritz, PT commented on Amy O'Connor's group 'OSTM Alumni'

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Walt Fritz, PT commented on Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, NCTMB's group 'Myofascial Release'

July 14

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www.myofascialresource.com, blog: http://myofascialpainrelief.com/blog/

What was the name of your massage school/training program?

SUNY Buffalo

Which modalities do you practice?

Myofascial Release

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A Pebble in the Shoe...What Do You Do?

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Itching and Body Work

A common aftermath of body work in general can be redness and itching of the skin. I have seen this especially evident in the trunk and ribcage area and can sometimes be rather pronounced. I was taught
that this was a reaction to histamine released from the cells, creating
an itching sensation. What have you been taught? Also, why does it seem
more evident in the trunk vs other parts of the body?

I have a few good theories that I will share, but I invite your thoughts .

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Posted on June 2, 2010 at 9:05am — 8 Comments

More Limitations of Diagnostic Findings

In a recent post on my Myofascial Release Exchange Blog, I posted some interesting findings on false positive MRI results with respect to back, neck, and shoulder abnormalities. I came across another study that calls into question the validity of using MRI results as primary means of diagnosing dysfunction. A study just published by the

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Posted on March 15, 2010 at 10:23am — 2 Comments

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At 8:35am on June 6, 2010, Vlad is now roadkill said…: Yes, Walt.
Barnes trained, but I haven't taken his whole course - too much repetition. I incorporate some MFR into every session. Unwinding is too intriguing to not have "stuck" with me. I find it all fascinating!

At 1:33pm on May 20, 2010, Allan J Jones said…: Osteopathy in Australia is similar to PT here. I also checked your website and was interested in some of your links.
Cheers
AJ

At 9:34am on May 20, 2010, Allan J Jones said…: Hey Walt !!! looks like we could have some interesting conv if either of us ever get time.
AJ

At 11:03am on March 8, 2010, Antoine Green said…: Hello Walt

I about to finish massage school this week and i was wonder can you comment at this discussion, when you get a chance?

http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-should-i-do-once-i-finish

At 7:12am on March 6, 2010, Travis Alligood said…: Hi Walt, Hope you are well !

At 1:46am on March 6, 2010, CH Lore Eidson, LMT OR/SD said…: Welcome Walt, Therapist is our common denominator! May the magic of the heavens always touch your heart and hands! With a sincere loving heart Lore

At 4:57pm on March 5, 2010, Mike Hinkle said…: Glad you are here. Would you comment at this discussion, when you get a chance? Thanks
http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-did-you-do-before-massage

At 12:36pm on March 5, 2010, Stephen Jeffrey said…: Hi Walt, welcome to MBP and your web site looks a great resource for those of us on the myofascial trail ! :)

At 9:41am on March 5, 2010, Darcy Neibaur said…: Welcome Walt

At 9:34am on March 5, 2010, Walt Fritz, PT said…: Thanks Olympia. I've not gotten a chance to read through much of what has been written, but is that where we are, a Tea Party? Rebellion; one of my favorite topics!

Walt