Active direct myofascial techniques

FIG. 26-8 Active direct myofascial technique to suboccipital region with isometric resistance. 

FIG.37-14 Active direct myofascial technique for thoracolumbar muscles. Patient pushes arm toward ceiling while physician gives isometric resistance. 

In active techniques, the patient assists the physician by actively contracting certain muscles under the guidance of the physician. There are two forms of active myofascial techniques. Active direct techniques are those in which the patient is asked to contract the involved muscle. These techniques use the Golgi tendon organ reflex to result in relaxation of the involved muscle(s). In these techniques, the physician applies isometric resistance to the contraction. (Isometric resistance The physician apphes resistance to the patient s contraction such that little shortening of the muscle is permitted but a great increase in muscle tension results.)... 

This chapter describes passive, direct active, and indirect active myofascial techniques used to treat cervical somatic dysfunction as well as muscle or fascial tension in the cervical region. These techniques may entail a passive linear or perpendicular stretch of the neck muscles or an active use of neuromuscular methods to create relaxation of the suboccipital and paravertebral muscles. 

This chapter describes the application of passive, active direct, and active indirect myofascial or soft tissue techniques to the lumbar region. These techniques may be used as the main part of the treatment or in preparation for the use of other osteopathic techniques,... 

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