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Walt Fritz, PT
The Pain Relief Center
 Rochester, NY 
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The Pain Relief Center Newsletter
Winter 2010

The Pain Relief Center
Walt Fritz, PT
2050 South Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY  14618
585-244-6180

   Myofascial Release and Knee Pain


Knee pain is so common and Myofascial Release can help. I often see patients for these types of complaints and one very common observation that I see during the evaluation process is tightness through the main muscle group in the front of the thigh, the quadriceps muscles (quads). Tightness in the quads creates increased tension or tightness into the knee and kneecap which can, over time, cause wearing or irritation of many pain sensitive structures. If the muscle and surrounding soft tissue or fascia is left in this shortened state, serious problems can develop with breaking down of the knee a common result. I've posted a few research papers on the Research page of my website that you may wish to read through.

Myofascial Release can easily address these types of issues. Often a person with knee pain has seen their doctor and has had X-rays that show  arthritis in the knee. They are told that this is the reason for their pain. They may be given pain medications and told to go to Physical Therapy for strengthening. It is not a strength problem, it is a length problem! (Tissue length, that is). While not all knee issues are caused by abnormally short quads, many can be relieved with addressing these issues. Find out what Myofascial Release can do for you at the Pain Relief Center. Please forward this email to a friend who you think may benefit from Myofascial Release. (see "Forward" link below)

I have all of the past issues of the Pain Relief Center Newsletter archived on my website. For lots of great information regarding your health, spend some time looking through them. Be sure to check out the articles on the Archives page as well as past newsletters by clicking on the blue banner at the top of the Archives page.
 
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Myofascial Release Seminars

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I will be holding two of my classes in Rochester, NY: Foundations I will be April 24-25 and Foundations II will be June 26-27. Both will be held at the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage.

I will also be teaching a 3-day, 20 contact hour Foundation in Myofascial Release Seminar in Seward, Alaska on March 26-28, 2010. Please email me for more information on this class.

Find out more information on the Seminars page of my website.
 
 
The Myofascial Resource Store
 
I've made a few changes to my website. All of the self treatment tools, books, and music are now in one convenient place. Partnered with Amazon.com, the Myofascial Resource Store allows you to view all of these products in one place. You can even search through other related products while in the safety of Amazon.com's website. Check it out at:

                               The Myofascial Resource Store