The Fascial Therapy 1 course is in-depth and will introduce you to a broad spectrum of myofascial releasing methods that encompass the musculoskeletal, visceral, neural and articular systems. The foundations course is a blend of direct (Day 1 & Day 2) and indirect (Day 3 & Day 4) methods that integrate the form of fascia as it effects muscle, tendon, joint, ligament and neural soft tissue structures.
Joint compression and tension releases are a vital part of the course. The relationship between softtissue
structures through the autonomic nervous system is paramount. Clinically we address relationship through the construct of myofascial lines of tension.
The Foundations course introduces the practitioner to the three cardinal lines of Myofascial tension: posterior (Myers SBL), anterior (Myers SFL) and lateral (LL) lines. Superficial releases are in line with the tensegrity construct of compression and tension application. Instructing the variables of touch application that we can control: contact, depth, pressure, direction, speed and time create the variables to which the ANS responds. Further lines: spiral and arms are introduced.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Participants participating in FT Foundations workshop will:
- Obtain a conceptual understanding and practical application of lighter touch and the engagement of ease versus bind positions that underlie the foundation principles of direct (bind) versus Indirect (ease) technique whose intention at all times is to create NO PAIN.
- Obtain an understanding of myofascial treatment methods and modalities and how these methods/modalities are utilized within the scope of Fascial Therapy.
- Obtain an understanding of the variables included in palpation and fascial touch as it relates to the whole autonomic nervous system.
- Obtain a basic understanding of the concept of myofascial anatomy and structure as related by work of Thomas Myer’s Anatomy Trains, Serge Paoletti’s Fascial Chains, , Robert Schleip’s Magic Spots: High Leverage Points in the Myofascia Net, and Schultz’s Body Retincula or Body Straps.
- Obtain an understanding of the most current evidenced based research concerning the field of connective tissue including the neurobiology and neurophysiology.
- Palpate and experience assessment of the global cardinal lines of myofascial tension following the template Thomas Myers Anatomy Trains.
- Palpate and engage applied FT technique of superficial myofascial soft-tissue layer according to lines of myofascial tension.
- Obtain a basic understanding of the physiology of how the ANS’s discharge facilitates softtissue release.
- Introduction to concepts of the Polyvagal Theory (Porges) Introduction to the concepts of Interpersonal Neurobiology (Shea)
- Understand the importance of ‘Presence’ in manual/massage therapy (Blackburn-Price)
- Understand how the ANS discharge has a strong systemic effect and the need for ‘periodic disengagement’ (Shea) or ‘pace & space’ (Goldstein) so as not to overload the autonomic nervous system & create an overtreatment situation.
- Palpate three planes of myofascial distortion within the superficial fascial layer: sagittal, coronal & transverse directions.
- Experience a level of sensitivity and competence while performing indirect passive release of transverse planes, superficial fascia, and facial unwinding of local soft-tissue restriction.
- Palpate and practice the core techniques that underpin Fascial Therapy, that include the Two Point, the Fulcrum, applied static & leverage compression.
- Understand the concepts of passive positional release and practice techniques associated with Lawrence Jones’ ‘Position of Ease,’ Exaggerate the Distortion’ and ‘Replicate the Strain’ concepts.
- Understand the use of modified Muscle Energy Technique (MET) to facilitate ‘Receptor Enhancement’ for the thoracic and lumbar spines