| Walt Fritz, PT
The Pain Relief Center
Rochester, NY |
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Myofascial Release News
This month I want to mention an old friend's website, Rich Gamble, LMT. Rich runs Deep Roots Massage, in Fayetteville, NC. Rich wrote an article which I have linked on my website, "Dispelling the Myth: Strengthening the Abdominals Will Support a Weak Back". Check out Rich's website at:
If you have news or just want to share your website, take an opportunity to let people know by E-mailing. Use this space for shameless self-promotion!
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Win an Occipital Pivot by Referring a Friend!
I am always looking to expand the readership of my MFRmail Newsletter, and you can help! For the next month, for every friend you refer (and who signs up) to the Newsletter, you will have a chance to win an Occipital Pivot. The more people you refer the greater your chances of winning. I will be giving away one Occipital Pivot. If you've been around here for a while you know how much I like this product and how great it helps to release the suboccipital region. Win one for yourself!
To enter, simply forward this e-mail to a friend and ask them to include your e-mail address on the sign up form. They should enter YOUR e-mail address into the "How did you hear about MFRmail?" box. The forward link is posted at the bottom of this newsletter. The winner will be announced in next month's Newsletter. Good luck!
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Myofascial Release Practitioner Directory
The Directory continues to draw clients to MFR therapists around the country. Very affordable and searchable from all major search engines and fueled by Google AdWords, thousands of potential clients have been drawn to the Myofascial Release Practitioner Directory.
Spend your advertising dollars wisely without compromising quality and visibility. The cost is only $40 per year, almost one-tenth the cost of other MFR directories. Find out more about the Myofascial Release Practitioner Directory here.
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MFR Treatment Tip
This month's Tip is a printable PDF of a standing hip flexor release that can extend the effectiveness of your treatments. While a supine leg dangling self stretch may be more direct, this standing stretch is one that your clients can easily do at home, work, etc. Check it out at the Archives page of my website:
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"Real" Myofascial Release?
An Editorial
When I was learning MFR, I heard a great deal about what was "real" MFR and what was not. What was "real" seemed to depend on who was teaching it, as each teacher felt that what they taught was the only genuine way to perform the work. The way I was taught, that method was only effective if done as taught. Period. All other ways were less effective. Today, I have the benefit of time and space away from the manner and teaching from which I learned. This all seems rather foolish. Effective work is just that; effective work. There are many modalities that have profound effects, as there are different ways in which one performs MFR.
Why am I making this statement? It seems that ever since I left (actually was removed!) from the MFR community from which I both learned and instructed, I have been accused of teaching and practicing a different form of MFR; that I am taking it in another direction. Maybe I am. There have been criticisms regarding the home treatment stretches and releases that I have shared with you on my Myofascial Release Treatment Tips. The claim is that they are not "real" Myofascial Release". I leave that up to you to decide. My clients have benefited greatly from these and, based on the feedback I've gotten over the past few years, so have many of you. Claiming that only one form of MFR is real or the best, is one way to keep people loyal. You decide for yourself.
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Foundations in Myofascial Release
Head, Neck, and Upper Body
Seminar
May 16-17, 2009
Sponsored by the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage (OSTM)
302 North Goodman Street
Rochester, NY 14607
This 15 hour, two-day seminar will cover wide ranging areas, including:
Cervical Spine - anterior and posterior treatment
Throat/Swallowing/Tongue issues
TemporalMandibular Joint and Related.
Eye Treatment - New and effective techniques for improving eye tracking and eye pain
Upper Extremity, Upper Trunk, and Shoulder treatment
I will be posting complete seminar details on my website within the next week. This seminar can be taken as an entry level class. Experienced therapists will benefit from the reinforcement of basic material. Sign up will be posted soon at Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage's website.
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Books, Music, and Treatment Tools
For those of you who are new to the MFRmail Newsletter, I have made available a wide variety of MFR related products on my website. Included are some of my favorite treatment music, pertinent books, as well as a host of treatment tools and devices. You can take a look at:
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If you find this newsletter helpful, please share it with your friends; use the "Forward" link (below). As always, if you have any comments, please let me know. See above for how to win an Occipital Pivot for referring a friend.
Sincerely,
Walt Fritz, PT
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