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 …

Objective To critically analyze published literature to determine the effectiveness of
myofascial release therapy as a treatment for orthopaedic conditions. Data Sources: We …

Study Design. Double-blind, randomized parallel sham-controlled trial with concealed
allocation and intention-to treat analysis. Objective. To investigate the effects of an isolate …

Background Flexion-relaxation response of the lumbar erector spinae has been previously
studied after different interventions such as exercise programs or spinal manipulation, in …

Objective To investigate the effects of an osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), which
includes a diaphragm intervention compared to the same OMT with a sham diaphragm …

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether implementing a myofascial release (MFR)
protocol designed to restore the myofascial properties of the diaphragm has any effect on …

Introdução: Frequentemente a fáscia, estrutura responsável pela transmissão de força
tensional, está relacionada a queixas álgicas. Em decorrência a isso, a liberação miofascial …

The work of a sports therapist is highly technical and requires a confident, responsible and
professional approach. The Routledge Handbook of Sports Therapy, Injury Assessment and …

The use of myofascial release has been the subject of study by scholars from different areas
of health. Although there is a smaller number of researches, scientific findings point to a …

This chapter explores and reflects upon the evidence, principles, applications and issues of
employing contemporary treatment modalities in clinical sports and exercise therapy …