Myofascial Release Techniques

• Explain the basic principles and concepts of myofascial release.
• Describe the role of the fascial system and fascial restrictions in MFR.
• Identify appropriate information to gather during an initial client intake and assessment.
• Describe visual and palpation techniques used to assess fascial mobility.
• Explain the purpose of fascial drag, end-feel, tissue bounce, and tissue glide assessments.
• Describe several myofascial release techniques, including cross-handed, plane, and compression releases.
• Identify techniques for scar tissue release, skin rolling, and myofascial mobilization.
• Apply basic myofascial release principles and techniques within professional massage therapy practice.

• Text: Myofascial Release, 2nd Edition, by Ruth Duncan, 248 pages
• Approximately 1 hour of online myofascial release technique demonstrations
• Study guide with instructions
• 52-question online multiple-choice exam
• Course evaluation
• Certificate of achievement upon completion
• Unlimited phone support

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This was an excellent way to study and learn new technique. I especially appreciated the videos and the continued access as I practice to become proficient. - Susan J.

This course was so excellent. The wording in the text was very well done and then you have the pictures in the book and videos as well. Very well done. - Barb A.

Nice concise explanations of techniques in the book backed up with the short and clear video demos. The helpful tips. Good discussion of fascial in the first chapter. - Sharon H.

I absolutely loved everything about this class. I currently use some of these techniques in my practice but this just reinforces why I learned them and continue to use them. - Tami M.

Video and photo index are extremely helpful. The section on home programs, with photos is a great resource for me and my clients as well. Excellent book/course! - Shirley D.

The author was great. I have taken 4 myofascial release courses from John Barnes and I am extremely pleased with this course. - E. Williams

Why is fascia been described as the largest system in the human body?
A. Because it touches all other structures and is said to be involved in the experience of pain
B. Because it is a vast network of osseous tissue that innervates all bones, muscles, and organs of the body
C. Because it does not touch all other structures and is not involved in the experience of pain
D. Because it originates in the brain stem and branches out to all other structures in the human body

What is end-feel?
A. A term applied to the action of moving a joint through its entire range of motion, assessing for resistance
B. A term applied to gliding dysfunctional tissues along the path of least resistance until free movement is achieved
C. A term applied to anatomical structures at which the available range of motion of a joint or muscle meets resistance
D. A term applied to applying a repetitive, gentle bounce into the tissues once you reach the point of resistance

Direct scar tissue work, although beneficial, can be quite painful and will elicit a __________ sensation as the tissue changes.
A. Relieving
B. Cooling
C. Hardening
D. Burning