Effectiveness of myofascial release: systematic review of randomized controlled trials

MS Ajimsha, NR Al-Mudahka, JA Al-Madzhar - Journal of bodywork and …, 2015 - Elsevier
Introduction Myofascial release (MFR) is a form of manual therapy that involves the
application of a low load, long duration stretch to the myofascial complex, intended to restore …

[PDF][PDF] Literature review: Effects of myofascial release on range of motion and athletic performance

A Zazac - 2015 - ideaexchange.uakron.edu
3 myofascial release is able to improve pain levels or improve mobility and athletic
performance on a joint or series of joints. This literature review will look at various studies …

Effect of self-myofascial release on myofascial pain, muscle flexibility, and strength: A narrative review

L Kalichman, CB David - Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Numerous techniques have been employed to treat myofascial pain syndrome.
Self-myofascial release (SMFR) is a relatively new technique of soft tissue mobilization. The …

[引用][C] What's in a name: Myofascial Release or Myofascial Induction?

L Chaitow - Journal of Bodywork and Movement …, 2017 - bodyworkmovementtherapies.com
Recent reviews of current research into the use of Myofascial Release (MFR)(Leahy and
Mock, 1992; Manheim, 2008)-also described in many studies as Myofascial Induction …

Effectiveness of myofascial release in treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review

K Laimi, A Mäkilä, E Bärlund, N Katajapuu… - Clinical …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: To evaluate the evidence on the effectiveness of myofascial release therapy to
relieve chronic musculoskeletal pain and to improve joint mobility, functioning level, and …

[PDF][PDF] The effectiveness of Myofascial release technique in the treatment of Myofascial pain

J Werenski - Lit. Rev, 2011 - logan.edu
Objective: This article provides an overview of literature on the effectiveness of myofascial
release techniques in treating myofascial pain syndromes. Emphasis is given to the way the …

Why myofascial release will never be evidence-based

RF Kidd - International Musculoskeletal Medicine, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Myofascial release is an art form. Much depends on the innate talent and experience of the
therapist. This is not to say that outcomes cannot be evaluated and compared with controls …

Improving the quality of myofascial release research–A critical appraisal of systematic reviews

MS Ajimsha, PD Shenoy - Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2019 - Elsevier
Introduction Myofascial release (MFR) is a form of manual therapy that involves the
application of a low load, long duration stretch to the myofascial complex intended to restore …

[PDF][PDF] Myofascial release: the “missing link” in your treatment

JF Barnes - Norfolk, VA: Rehabilitation Services …, 1995 - myofascialrestorativetherapy.com
Myofascial Release techniques are utilized in a wide range of settings and diagnoses; pain,
movement restriction, spasm, spasticity, neurological dysfunction, ie, cerebral palsy, head …

Myofascial release: an evidence-based treatment approach?

L Remvig, RM Ellis, J Patijn - International Musculoskeletal …, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives To assess the current state of scientific knowledge about myofascial release, a
noninvasive manual treatment technique, and to identify the reliability of diagnostic tests for …