Passive myofascial techniques

Stretch reflex. The stretch of a muscle excites the muscle spindle mechanism, resulting in reflex contraction of that muscle. This is to be avoided when applying passive myofascial techniques to contracted or con-tractured muscles. It can be avoided by applying slow, even force and releasing that force slowly and evenly. However, the stretch reflex is to be used during active myofascial... 

The physician uses passive myofascial techniques with the patient relaxed. Passive techniques entail application of a manual traction... 

FIG. 48-1 Passive myofascial technique applied to lumbar spine, patient recumbent. 

Osteopathic manipuiation was added to her treatment pian. The muscle hypertonicity was treated with passive myofascial techniques and facilitated positional release. The somatic dysfunctions were treated with muscle energy, facilitated positional release, and balanced ligamentous tension. Rib-raising was used to induce adequate lymphatic drainage and normalize sympathetic tone. 

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. 

A.L. was treated with general myofascial techniques to the entire spine passive and active were used. Spencer techniques were used to improve shoulder motion. Muscle energy was used to treat the cervical muscles and the lumbar muscles, as well as the trapezius. Fascial release was performed on the sternum and both scapulae. The first ribs were treated with counterstrain. 

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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