Myofascial Release

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Comment by Marilyn St.John on August 16, 2010 at 10:16am

I agree, there are very few sessions in which I don't first refer to MFR as a basis for the other techniques anymore, a sort-of epiphany that has arrived over time and practice. The end result is so much better.

Comment by Stephen Jeffrey on August 16, 2010 at 6:43am

The church gets bigger every day :) I've started thinking the effectiveness of every technique involves "permission" from the myofascial system.

Comment by Charlie Peebles CMT/LMT on August 15, 2010 at 3:09pm

Steve & Walt, it sounds like you guys think that mfr can cover a very large group of client problems and I would agree, However, helping a client's body solve a particular physical problem with massage therapy opens up many many options & modalities as you well know. We all probably agree that the more you know the better you can help support your client's body healing process. "Nice" All I can says is Thanks! And this website will change the way massage therapists look at and think about their profession for years to come! Cheers!

Comment by Walt Fritz, PT on August 15, 2010 at 8:02am

I would concur that it is indeed a very large church. Theorists and practitioners broke off from Rolf's concepts, as well as earlier osteopathic concepts, to form their own "churches". Concepts and technique show both similarities and vast differences. When I get a call or email asking if I treat with Myofascial Release, it often takes a bit of probing to discover what they are looking for. Trigger point therapy, soft tissue mob., MFR as I define it, rolfing, etc., all fall under the heading of MFR. All are and can be effective. I truly believe that more falls to the practitioner, rather than the training, to make MFR effective.

Walt Fritz, PT
www.MyofascialResource.com

Comment by Steven David Goldstein on August 14, 2010 at 9:08pm

Hello Charlie,
You certainly do not need to be trained in Rolfing to practice mfr effectively. Rolfing is how Ida Rolf viewed her version of working with myofascia and then a whole school of thought, application, protocol and thought evolved from her landmark teachings.
But physios, osteos, manual therapists of all stripes practice some form of mfr...a very large 'church'
Regards, Steven

Comment by Charlie Peebles CMT/LMT on August 14, 2010 at 7:59pm

Cheers all,
I have used mfr for some time now and agree that it can be one of the most effective ways of helping a client return to their most natural alignment position. However, I have not had training in Rolfing but what I have heard it sounds every similar. Can anyone give so feedback here? Thanks!

Comment by Steven David Goldstein on August 14, 2010 at 4:39pm

Hello to all,

I tend to agree with Paula, the combination of direct mfr, low load recruitment not just directed at muscles, but for me utilized for joint play, with other indirect osteopathic approaches: which is actually where low load recruitment classically came from, are very, very effective.

As educator, history for me, becomes very important. tracing the lineage and looking back at how various leaders in the field of osteopathy, chiropractic, physiotherapy, structural integration, all have led us to practice in the manner we do. If I thought of an approach independent of any teachings, you can historically trace someone else has as well....

Comment by Paula Nutting on August 14, 2010 at 4:06pm

Hello to one and all,
I am from Brisbane Australia and use MFR in almost of my treatment choices with my patients. along with low load muscle recruitment I find it one of the strongest tools to correct the body's alignment issues.
Cheers
Paula Nutting

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Comment by Walt Fritz, PT on July 14, 2010 at 10:58am

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