I've created another patient handout for you to use in your practice. Most of you are familiar with a version of this stretch; one where you lie flat and bring your leg up and over to open the low back and hip. I use a variation of this stretch that allows your patient to grade the difficulty. My patients find this stretch helps to open the upper and lower trunk, back, and hip in a more tolerable fashion the the more traditional version.

Download this handout from the Archives Page of MyofascialResource.com and try it for yourself. You are free to reproduce this handout on your own letterhead.

Many of you may have already read this blog post I made recently. It has received quite a few comments, both on my blog, but on LinkedIn and Massage and Bodywork Professionals. As a Myofascial Release therapist, much of the information that I learned in physical therapy school has been proven to me as nearly useless. Others may disagree, as Core Strengthening certainly has its devotees. My issue is essentially the same with Pilates. Both can be very good means of strengthening, but both suffer flaws.

All of you know that the treatment of back pain requires a unique view of each patient's issues. Unfortunately, both core strengthening and Pilates frequently ignore the psoas.

Read my blog post and feel free to make a comment.

I have changed the policy for the Myofascial Release and Bodywork Practitioner Directory to eliminate all fees. Full listings, including photos and logos, are free of charge. Additionally, the MyofascialResource.com website will be newly updated within the next few weeks. Look for the changes!

Rochester, NY: September 17-19, 2010
Hershey, PA: November 5-7, 2010 (New Date)

The Rochester, NY seminar is being sponsored and held at the Ithaca College Department of Physical Therapy's Rochester, NY Campus.

The Hershey, PA is being sponsored by John Williams, LMT and the Pain Free Institute of Health and Wellness in Hershey, PA.

I have recently updated and expanded this class to 20 contact hours over two and one-half days and it is packed with techniques, theory, and practical application. NCBTMB CE hours (all seminars) and New York State continuing education credits for Physical Therapists (Rochester, NY seminar only)are available. For full details, please check out the Seminars Page on my website.

If you are interested in sponsoring a Foundations in Myofascial Release Seminar in your area, please download the Sponsored Seminar Information.

The Linked In Myofascial Release Therapists Group.is up and running! For those of you not familiar, Linked In is a business oriented social networking site. Joining is free and you listing can be viewed by potential clients, referral sources, etc. Linked In 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!

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