Myofascial Release Techniques - 9 CE Hours

The 9 CE hour Myofascial Release Techniques course will introduce you to myofascial release (MFR) principles and techniques that you can instantly incorporate into your massage practice. This course is based on the teachings of John F. Barnes and will explain the fascial matrix and ways to use MFR techniques to help release fascial restrictions. MFR techniques explained include cross-handed releases, plane releases, compression releases, scar tissue release, skin rolling, and myofascial mobilizations. This course will introduce you to everything from performing the initial assessment/evaluation to applying basic hands on techniques. It also includes 52 minutes of online videos demonstrating commonly used MFR techniques.

This course will present:

• Principles of myofascial release (MFR)
• Initial intake forms and tips to perform a thorough initial assessment
• Visual and palpation assessment techniques such as fascial drag, end-feel, tissue bounce, and tissue glide
• MFR techniques as well as combined myofascial mobilizations you can incorporate into your practice
• 52 minutes of online videos demonstrating MFR application

You Will Receive: Myofascial Release 2nd Edition textbook, by Ruth Duncan, 52 minutes of online technique demonstrations, guide with instructions, exam of 52 questions, course evaluation, certificate of achievement upon completion, and unlimited phone support for any of your questions.

The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.

Our continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.

For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.

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