Using Fascial Stretch Therapy In Training To Win

Using Fascial Stretch Therapy™

In Training To WinSean Freitas – B.S. Kinesiology, CPT, CFST, ICF-PCCHeidi Freitas – B.S. Kinesiology, CPT, CFST, ICF-PCC

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Objectives

Fascia for coaches:

1. Functions 2. Problems 3. Solutions

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Mobility & Stability

Stability

Mobility

FascialNet


Function of fascia

Movement system

Communicatio

nsystem

Force trans-

mission system


Muscle

Tendon

Ligament

Bone

Force transmission system

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Head to toe

container/connec

tor

Joint

Muscle

Nerve

Movement system


Kinesthesia

Proprioception

Interoception

Nociception

Communication


Problems with fascia…

Moveme

nt system

Communicati

onsystem

Force trans-

mission system

…are training problems!


Common problems with fascia

Injury Thickens Scars

Glues Dehydrates

Restricts movement


Solutions must…

Heal Injury

ReduceThickenin

g

Release Scars

Detach Glue

Rehydrate

Dehydrated

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Solutions are few

Training cannot always correct Manual therapy, massage or bodywork

techniques. Tools, e.g. Graston, ASTYM, etc.

Assisted fascial stretching - FST


Fascial Stretch Therapy™ (FST)

• Frees most restrictions to movement

• Trains the brain and nervous system

• Groove new movement patterns immediately

• Faster, better training results


Fascial Stretch Therapy™ (FST)

1. All fascial layers accessed & corrected2. Works fast3. Pain-free4. Based on scientific evidence


PRACTICAL

Assessments Fascial stretch protocols


Fascial Assessments

ROM of Linked Joints |

Myofascial chain stability & mobility|

Nervous system mobility ||

Movement


Fascial Mobility AssessmentsLower Body

• Squat• Check Leg Length (LL)• Passive SLR• Passive hip joint capsule traction &

stretch• Lateral neuro-myofascial chain traction &

stretch

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Hip joint capsule traction notes



Check lateral movement (moving to the therapist’s right side)Goal: To assess the client’s ROM on the lateral side of their body and to ascertain where they may be restricted as you move them laterally. Client position: Supine with arms at their side.Therapist:• Lift both of the client’s extended legs with traction at 10°–20° again.• Hold both of their heels in the palms of your hands and gently wrap your fingers around their heels. • Engage your core and bend your knees slightly. • Move slowly to the right until the client’s movement stops.• If their hip begins to roll up off the table you have reached the end of their ROM.Traction: Lean back with your body, stay relaxed.

Lateral Line Stretch Movement


Fascial Mobility AssessmentsUpper Body

Supine:• Active arm length (palms together): 90°, full flexion • Arms overhead (palms apart)• Passive shoulder joint capsule traction-stretch: 90°

Side lying:• Shoulder abduction-lateral line assessment-stretch

Re-assess: arm length and overhead [Group 1 then 2]


Goal: Target tissues within the posterior aspects of the shoulder joint. Check for anterior posterior joint glide and restrictions.Client position: Client lying supine on the tableTrainer/coach: • Grasp client arm on the lower arms bones to traction their arm upward, keeping the clients elbow straight. Hands are placed on each side of their wrist above the joint.• Traction of the shoulder up at 90° flexion.• Stand very close to client and lean slightly over them to have the best leverage.• Check for posterior joint glide and restrictions by gently lifting the arm upward.Traction: Shoulder up at 90° flexion.

Shoulder joint traction


ROM-with client lying on side • Hook your Traction arm at 90 deg abduction• Traction up to ceiling

Lateral Line – upper body (part 1 of 2)


Stretch movement 1• On exhale, traction out & down to

floor• Lift their arm up and over a stretch wave• Increase overhead abduction• Squat down for better leverage

PNF - cue is have them pull their scapula down to their same hip as they roll their body back down to the table; Repeat PNF 2 or more times

Stretch movement 2• Maintain stretch position in #1 &

have client gently rotate torso toward/away from floor/table. No PNF.

Lateral Line – upper body (part 2 of 2)


References

• Frederick, A., Frederick, C. 2014. Fascial Stretch Therapy. Handspring: Edinburgh.

• Schleip, R., et al. 2012. Fascia: The human tensional network. Elsevier: London.

• Frederick, A., Frederick, C. 2006. Stretch to Win. Human Kinetics: Champaign.

• Alter, M.A. 2004. The Science of Flexibility. Human Kinetics: Champaign.

• www.fasciaresearchsociety.org • www.fasciacongress.org


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