Using Peter's approach to evaluating and treating pelvic/lumbar dysfunction, I've found new insight and tools for successful resolution. Using the concept of a ligament (Lelean's Ligament) that has migrated out of position due to abnormal forces/restrictions, Peter's technique releases the patterns of tightness, allowing this structure to move back into its normal position. This repositioning eases pressures and strain patterns, with diminished pain and increased function a result.

How is it that this ligament has not been noted in the past? A good question and one that I cannot answer. It is quite easily palpated when misaligned and the technique is quite simple. While Peter's methods are quite different than the Myofascial Release techniques that I am accustomed, we were quickly able to adapt methods to resolve the structural misalignment using Myofascial Release.

I will be presenting Peter's work as a part of my Advanced Foundations in Myofascial Release seminar in Tucson, AZ this coming March. See below for details.

Sacroiliac assessment is a vital part of our work, as imbalances or dysfunction can create or contribute to many of the pelvis issues with which we deal. There are many methods of assessment for the sacroiliac and pelvic region, but I wanted to highlight one often overlooked observation.

An upslip of the sacroiliac joint can be quite easy to see on postural assessment. Sounds simple, correct? Picture your client standing facing you. The right iliac crest appears high, and palpation to the crests confirms this. So which side has the upslip? Many therapist would immediately say that the right side has an upslip. But the opposite is true. If the right crest is higher, the left sacroiliac joint is usually upslipped.

Why is this so? Imagine what happens with an upslip. The iliac rises on that side, effectively shortening that leg.
This causes the pelvis to drop on that side.  The opposite side will appear higher on examination. The upslipped side of the pelvis will look lower, not higher. Further evaluation will confirm this finding.

A raised hemi-pelvis, when viewed on standing assessment, may still require intervention. Tightness through the lateral trunk, which can contribute to elevation of one side of the pelvis, is a common pattern of tightness that can be changed with Myofascial Release. Look deeper; use a deep model of evaluation.

For well over 200 research articles on Myofascial release and Bodywork, please refer to the Myofascial Resource Research Page.

Foundations I

Austin, TX: February 11-13, 2011
Sponsored by Chirofit Wellness Center

Canton, OH: March 14-16, 2011
Sponsored by Stark State College. Register by calling the Stark State College Continuing Education Office at 330-966-5455

Rochester, NY: April 1-3, 2011
Sponsored by Ithaca College's Department of Physical Therapy (Rochester Campus).

Chadds Ford, PA (Philadelphia area)
April 15-17, 2011
Sponsored by the Institute for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Inc.

Foundations II

Rochester, NY: September 23-25, 2011
Sponsored by Ithaca College's Department of Physical Therapy (Rochester Campus).

Advanced Foundations

Tucson, AZ: March 18-20, 2011
Sponsored by Ken Lamm Physical Therapy


All Foundation in Myofascial Release Seminars are 20 contact hours/over two and one-half days and it are packed with techniques, theory, and practical application. Building upon a deep model of evaluation, you will leave this seminar ready to use Myofascial Release on your first day back to work. NCBTMB CE hours continuing education credits are available. New York State Physical Therapy CE Hours available for seminars held in Rochester, NY. For full details, please refer to the Seminars Page on my website.

Here is some feedback from the latest seminar:

"Small class - lots of hands on work - time for questions and answers - it was all work that I can incorporate into my practice"

"The entire course revitalized my assessment and approach to client and treatment"

"Walt's class was so personal; that makes learning very powerful"

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