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Self-Myofascial Release Techniques

by Alan Russell
Date Released : 15 Apr 2002

Would you believe that your client’s function could be improved for less than $20?

Sound too good to be true? By performing Self-Myofascial Release techniques on a simple piece of foam, your clients can improve flexibility, function, performance and reduce injuries. In a nutshell, your clients use their own body .......

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COMMENTS
Gustafson, Marcia | 25 Jul 2010, 23:02 PM
#3 in the 'general guidelines' is confusing when considering #2 and #4. What exactly does #3 mean? That if a muscle is too painful on the roller then discontinue smr?

2. If pain is reported, stop rolling and REST on the painful areas for 20-30 seconds.
3. Continuing to roll when pain is present activates the muscle spindles, causing increased tightness and pain.
4. Resting 20-30 seconds on painful areas will stimulate the GTO and autogenically inhibit the muscle spindles, reducing muscular tension and pain.
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 Standing Quad Stretch
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 Muscle Activation Techniques - Part 2
 Muscle Activation Techniques - Part 1
 Injury During Dips
 Muscle Imbalance Correction
 Functional Balance for Dancers
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 Achilles Tendon Injury Rehab
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 Clicking Hip
 Quadriceps Stretches
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 Bi-lateral Piriformis Release Surgery
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 Plantar Fasciitis
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