This technique is a
form of myofascial release therapy and is aimed at applying pressure to the body's myofascial connective tissue.
Her use
of myofascial release as part of my treatment plan, provided relief of the tightness I had across my chest, neck and under my arms.
Her combination
of myofascial release therapy, physical therapy, exercises, etc. were critical in improving my strength, mobility and flexibility.
Ashley Friend comes to Roper Physical Therapy highly skilled in manual therapy and is an advanced
practitioner of Myofascial Release (MFR) trained under John Barnes PT, LMT, NCTMB.
John F. Barnes, MASSAGE Magazine, John F. Barnes, P.T., L.M.T., N.C.T.M.B., is an international lecturer, author and acknowledged expert in the
area of myofascial release.
He has instructed more than 75,000 therapists worldwide in his myofascial release approach, and he is the
author of Myofascial Release: The Search for Excellence (Rehabilitation Services Inc., 1990) and Healing Ancient Wounds: The Renegade's Wisdom (Myofascial Release Treatment Centers & Seminars, 2000).
Our one - on - one therapy sessions are hands - on treatments during which our therapists use a
multitude of Myofascial Release techniques and movement therapy.
: Stories of Fascial Freedom introduces the reader to key
concepts of Myofascial Release as taught by John F. Barnes and how the root of many chronic pain issues exist, well, in the tissues!
There is little empirical evidence supporting SMR, and the literature that does exist mainly reports the chronic, but not the acute effects,
of myofascial release on muscle performance.
Despite this alternative explanation, claims persist that SMR before a workout will enhance performance
because of myofascial release, leading to increased mobility and neuromuscular efficiency (8,9).
Foam rolling is an excellent way to stretch muscles from the middle, but this form
of myofascial release is often demonstrated with crunch - like motions that can damage the connective tissue of the core... talk about irony!