Course on Releasing Myofascial Restrictions
Content
- What is the Fascia?
- Anatomy, Histology and Biomechanics of the Fascial System.
- Functions of the Fascial System.
- Pathomechanics of the Fascial System.
- What are myofascial restrictions?
Assessment and detection of Myofascial Restrictions
- Medical History
- Postural Assessment
- Palpatory Assessment
- Functional Testing, etc.
Treatment of Myofascial Restrictions
- Basic Myofascial Therapy techniques
- Application of the different techniques and patient positioning
- Indications and contraindications
Myofascial Therapy applied to the Cervical Region
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Angle of the scapula
- Trapezius
- Suboccipital
- Cervical Fascia
Myofascial Therapy applied to TMA
- Temporary
- Masseter
- Pterigoid
Myofascial Therapy applied to the Dorsolumbar Region
- Paravertebrals
- Pectoral
- Diaphragm
- Thoracolumbar Fascia
- Thoracic Fascia
Myofascial Therapy applied to the Lumbopelvic Region
- Gluteals
- Pyramidalis
- Quadratus Lumborum
- Psoas
- Sacrum
- Pubic Region
Myofascial Therapy applied to upper extremities (UE)
- Myofascial Therapy for the shoulder joint (Subscapularis, Supraspinatus Infraspinatus, Rhomboids, Brachial Bicepsl, etc.)
- Wrist and finger flexors
- Wrist and finger extensors
- Telescopic Technique
Myofascial Therapy applied to Lower Extremities (LE)
- Quadriceps
- Tensor Fascia Lata
- Hamstrings
- Adductor
- Triceps Surae (calf muscle)
- Telescopic Technique
Assessment of clinical cases
Teaching staff
Mr Juan Antonio Guzmán
- Physiotherapist and acupuncturist.
- Physiotherapy Service Coordinator at the Germanes Hospitalaries Sagrado Corazón Hospital of Martorell.
- Specialist in myofascial dysfunction. Hooks (Diacutaneous Fibrolysis) and Trigger Point Treatment.
