OUR COURSES
Mobilization of the Myofascial System (MMS): Lower Quadrant
- October 24-25, 2006
- Vancouver, BC, CANADA
- English
- 815
What does a patient with Fascial dysfunction look like? A patient with fascial dysfunction may say “I feel tension in my leg overall, as if I am wearing a twisted pair of pantyhose,” or “I feel like my skin is too tight,” or they may have pain that is deep, dull, and aching. You may find difficulty maintaining treatment effects or note recurring dysfunction. Or you may notice that when you test joint mobility or muscle length it appears normal, but you see limitations in functional movements. In this case we may then ask ourselves if this “articular” dysfunction is perhaps connected elsewhere along a fascial line, which may be a contributing factor to its recurrence.
Fascia is stepping out of the anatomical shadows to become a frontline clinical priority. Recent research reveals it is a vital sensory organ that transmits muscular force and integrates with the nervous system. Despite its impact on mobility and musculoskeletal dysfunction, many clinicians lack advanced fascia training. Mobilization of the Myofascial System (MMS) provides physical therapists with evidence-based techniques to effectively treat this vital tissue.
Upon completion of this 2-day course, you will be able to:
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of the myofascial system.
- Identify the characteristics of myofascial pain and how it presents in your patients.
- Use the appropriate tests that are specific to the myofascial system. (eg. Load and listen test for the hip)
- Learn the guides for treatment using MMS as well as the concepts of treatment that are possible.