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Oakworks, the leading manufacturer of massage tables, recently invited me to their facility to take part in their Educational Video Series.The end result was a series of five videos that highlight the nature of my teachings in the Foundations in Myofascial Release Seminar series.
The five videos detailed technique relating to the pelvic floor, lumbar spine, "leveling the landscape" of the thorax, Myomobilization of the thigh, and compression releases of the foot. The videos can be viewed by clicking on the link below and selecting "Favorites". I hope you will enjoy them
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by Walt Fritz, PT
I came across a research article this week that dispelled a few myths. The article was entitled "Knuckle Cracking and Hand Osteoarthritis" and was published recently in the The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. What this article found was that, despite what our mothers have been saying, chronic knuckle cracking does not lead to arthritis. I wonder if a similar study has been done regarding self "cracking" of the neck?
The urban legend that cracking the knuckles leads to arthritis can be lumped under the heading of bad science. Unfortunately much of the explanation model for fascial work and myofascial release comes under this same heading. The folks involved with the International Fascia Congress are spearheading the push toward combining what is effective in practice with what can be shown to be true. Unfortunately there are those who are still following a trajectory of using invented pseudoscience to further their cause. What is even more troubling is that therapists swallow this garbage. How self superior some are to say that all of medical science is so far behind the times, and that they don't truly understand how the body/fascia works.
Question authority, even when authority comes from sources who paint themselves as rebels.
If you'd like to respond to this post, you can do so on the Myofascial Release Blog.
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Myofascial Release...Demystified
Foundations in Myofascial Release Seminars
has been chosen to present at the 2013 World Massage Conference
(August 4-7, 2013 in Long Beach, CA). Join us aboard the Queen Mary!
Proudly offering small group seminars with guaranteed one on one interaction. If you are looking for stadium sized crowds at a myofascial release training, with the lecture presented via a prerecorded DVD format, Foundations in Myofascial Release Seminars are NOT for you.
2011-2012 Seminar Schedule
(check the website, more classes being added regularly)
Foundations I
Hershey, Pennsylvania August 12-14, 2011 John Williams, LMT, has made available four passes to Hershey Park ($54.95 value) to be given to the next four therapists who resgiter for the Hershey Foundations I Seminar. Sponsored by The Pain Free Institute for Health & Wellness. Albuquerque, New Mexico October 7-9, 2011Sponsored by:
Albuquerque School of Massage & Health Sciences St. Louis, Missouri October 14-16, 2011 Sponsored by: A Gathering Place - Massage Therapy School
Canton, Ohio November 10-12, 2011Sponsored by Stark State College Las Cruces, New Mexico February 3-5, 2012Sponsored by: Relax! Massage Therapy Inc. Dallas, Texas March 9-11, 2012Sponsored by: Institute of Bodywork StudiesFoundations II Rochester, NY September 23-25, 2011 Sponsored by Ithaca College's Department of Physical Therapy (Rochester Campus).
Canton, Ohio
January 19-21, 2012 Sponsored by Stark State College 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, as well as Physical Therapy CE Hours. For full details and to register, please refer to the Seminars Page on my website. |
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Sponsoring a seminar is a great way to bring quality continuing education to your facility or area. Financial incentives for sponsoring a class are outlined on the website. Seminars can be modified to meet the needs of your facility. References are available.
If you are interested in sponsoring a Foundations in Myofascial Release Seminar in your area, please refer to the Sponored Seminars Page of Myofascial Resource, or simply email us.
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Myofascial Release and Bodywork Practitioner Directory is Now Free of Charge
The Directory is now up and running on the new website. Why pay many hundreds of dollars per year for similar types of listings? Improve your search engine rankings by listing on the Directory. The new Directory features your practice in a clean, professional format; one that will be easier found by the search engines.
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The Group is growing!
The LinkedIn
Myofascial Release Therapists Group is growing! For those of you not familiar, LinkedIn is a business oriented social networking site. Joining is free and your listing can be viewed by potential clients, referral sources, etc. LinkedIn listings show up high on Google searches.
The purpose of the Myofascial Release Therapists Group is for networking between practitioners, as well as offering an opportunity for potential clients to find you. So if you've not signed on and created a profile for your self and your business, what are you waiting for? Here is the link to join the Group. I hope to see you soon!
You can find me on LinkedIn by clicking on this link:
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The Myofascial Mentoring Program is a unique opportunity to learn in a highly individualized one on one setting. Refinement of touch is at the heart of this program. You will also receive many seminars worth of technique and their applications. Based on your goals, the mentoring Program is an affordable way to boost your skills and confidence as a Myofascial Release Therapist.
Read what a therapist wrote about her recent Mentoring experience here.
For more information on the Myofascial Mentoring Program, check out the website or simply drop us an email.
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I have greatly expanded the selection on the Myofascial Resource Store. Find out what therapists around the country are reading, viewing, listening to, and playing with at the Store.
The books, DVDs, treatment tools, music, and MP3s (both music and instructional) that I have listed on my website have been reformatted into one "Store". Visiting the store will allow you to view the items in a special section of Amazon.com. Make a visit and let me know what you think!
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The Pain Relief Center website has a whole new look as well. The Pain Relief Center in Rochester, NY is devoted entirely to providing quality Myofascial Release treatment to patients in the Western New York region. If you have friends or family in the area, please let them know about my services.
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I want to thank Woody Haiken, at The Growing Practice, for the excellent job in designing and setting up my new websites. If you've not taken a look, please do so.
If you are in need of a fresh website design or help with social network marketing, please drop Woody an email. I do not think you will be disappointed!
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