Part I. Getting Started With Myofascial Release
Chapter 1. Introduction to Myofascial Release
Elements of Fascia
Conditions That Affect Fascia
Myofascial Release Concepts
MFR Versus Other Massage Modalities
Benefits of MFR
MFR Treatment Sessions
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Chapter 2. Initial Assessment
Client Consultation
Medical History
Physical Assessment
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Chapter 3. Preparation and Communication
Contraindications
Equipment and Room Preparation
Correct Body Mechanics
Mental Preparation
Therapist and Client Communication
Effects of and Responses to MFR
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Part II. MFR Applications
Chapter 4. Palpatory and Physical Assessments
Palpatory Assessment
Tissue Mobility, Motility and Glide
Traction and Compression
Skin Rolling
Rebounding
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Chapter 5. MFR Technique Approaches
How to Apply Every MFR Technique
Cross-Hand Releases
Longitudinal Plane Releases
Compression Releases
Transverse Plane Releases
Myofascial Unwinding and Myofascial Rebounding
Combining Techniques
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Part III. Applying MFR Techniques
Chapter 6. Cross-Hand Releases
Leg Techniques
Arm Techniques
Torso Techniques
Head and Neck Techniques
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Chapter 7. Longitudinal Plane Releases
Supine Pulls
Prone Pulls
Bilateral Pulls
Oppositional and Side-Lying Pulls
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Chapter 8. Compression Releases
Soft Tissue Compression Techniques
Joint Compression Techniques
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Chapter 9. Transverse Plane Releases
Pelvic Floor Technique
Respiratory Diaphragm Technique
Thoracic Inlet Techniques
Transverse Plane Technique at Joints
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Chapter 10. Myofascial Unwinding
Fascial Responses to Injury
The Unwinding Process
What Does Myofascial Unwinding Feel Like to the Client?
What Does Myofascial Unwinding Feel Like to the Therapist?
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Chapter 11. Myofascial Rebounding
The Rebounding Process
Rebounding as a Tool to Enhance Techniques
What Does Myofascial Rebounding Feel Like to the Client?
What Does Myofascial Rebounding Feel Like to the Therapist?
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Part IV. MFR Programmes and Management
Chapter 12. Combined Techniques and Taking MFR Further
Myofascial Position of Ease Techniques
Combining Techniques
Direct Scar Tissue Release Techniques
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Chapter 13. MFR Treatment Approaches
Individual Treatment Approaches
Intensive Treatment Approaches
Multi-Therapist Treatment Approaches
Home Programmes
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Ruth Duncan, SST, ISRM, SMTO, is an advanced myofascial release therapist, proprietor, instructor, guest lecturer, speaker, national committee member and writer with extensive training in a variety of approaches. She completed her advanced postgraduate training in 2004 with John F. Barnes (the world’s leading authority on myofascial release) and has assisted with his seminars in the United States.
Duncan also has explored other direct and nondirect fascial approaches, including Thomas Myers’ anatomy trains and myofascial meridians, Erik Dalton’s myoskeletal alignment techniques and Jean-Pierre Barral’s visceral manipulation. She has studied with experts on myriad topics to learn more about human anatomy, function and dysfunction and the emotional aspects of chronic pain and healing.
Duncan graduated with honours as a clinical massage therapist from the Humanities Centre School of Massage (now the Cortiva Institute in Florida, USA) and has a diploma in sports therapy from the Society of Sports Therapists (Sports Rehab and Education) and a diploma in sports and remedial massage from the Institute of Sport and Remedial Massage. She runs her own clinicm The Natural Therapy Centre north of Glasgow, Scotland, specialising in the MFR approach in single sessions and intensive treatments.
“…highly recommend this for any manual therapist interested in adding myofascial release to their current treatments.”--Doody’s Book Review
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