Workshop Information
Their are currently three levels of workshop instruction in Australia. Once a consistent venue arrangement occurs I will be able to offer three day classes.
Internationally the Course is know known as IFR Foundations and IFR Advanced course.
These courses provides the manual therapist/massage practitioner with skills and techniques that utilize direct compressive and indirect osteopathic autonomic nervous system methods for the release of myofascia.
The following information will give you an opportunity to view what is taught in IFR training. This will include course objectives and a syllabus for Integrative Fascial Release..
The first level of training schedule is 24 hours of instruction on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Essentially all Level One material is presented on the first day, Saturday, with the second day, Sunday being a review and integration day. Sunday afternoon at 3PM, participants are requested to invite a client, friend or relative for one hour to practice the techniques presented during the weekend.
IFR Syllabus Day 1-2
Course Objectives
Participants will:
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Obtain an understanding of myofascial treatment methods and how these methods are utilized within the scope of Integrative Fascial Release |
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Obtain a basic understanding of the concept of fascia, fascial structures and signs and symptoms of fascial contracture. |
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Practice direct and indirect technique application skills in relation to myofascial releasing. |
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Palpate and understand various myofascial restrictions. |
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Palpate and experience the release of various myofascial restrictions using crowding, shortening and compressive techniques |
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Obtain a basic understanding of the mechanisms involved in Autonomic Nervous System discharge as it relates to facilitating connective tissue release. |
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Begin to value the effects of myofascial release as a result of client feedback and personal experience. |
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Experience some level of competence while performing passive releases of transverse planes, superficial fascia, and facial unwinding of local restrictions. |
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Understand the principles of imagery and kinesthetic movement in relation to supporting the occurrence of active myofascial releases. |
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Identify some level of value in relation to the use of imagery and kinesthetic movement as a support technique. |
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Understand the concepts of passive positional release and practice techniques in passive positional releasing. |
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Understand the concepts, practice technique & experience engaging motion barriers and/or fascial restrictions that limit range of motion. |
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Palpate & practice myofascial release techniques from side-lying position. |
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Understand the concepts, practice palpation of rotational barriers to the extremities & torso of the body |
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Begin to develop personalized adaptations and techniques that integrate material to his/her own personal experience, style & professional practice. |
Syllabus
Segment One Information about Integrative Fascial Release
| MyoFascial Treatment Methods: Autonomic, Movement and Mechanical |
| Properties of Connective Tissue and Fascial Anatomy |
| The Nervous System: Conscious Control, Muscle Guarding, Unconscious Patterns of Muscular Holding / Movement |
| Expressions of the Autonomic Nervous System & Autonomic Exhaustion |
Segment Two Assessing and Developing Skill In the Palpation of Fascia
| Fascial Palpation Exercises: Plastic Body Wrap |
| Contra-Indications |
| Visual Standing and Walking Assessment |
| Skin & Joint Assessment including Fascial Glide |
| Checklist for Palpating MyoFascial Restrictions |
Segment Three Palpating & Locating Myofascial Restrictions
| Passive Techniques for Locating Superficial Fascia: |
Direct Digital Pressure as assessment for fascial glide
| Locating and Palpating Superficial Fascia |
Segment Four Passive Transverse Plane Releases
Using Two Point Technique for the following areas:
| Cranial Base |
| Pelvic/Urogenital-Thoraco Lumbar-Abdomen |
| Respiratory-Solar Plexus |
| Thoracic Outlet-Inlet |
| Hyoid |
| Cranial Base |
Two Point the following lower extremity joint structures
| Two-Point Release for the Knee |
| Two-Point Release for the Ankle |
Segment Five Passive Techniques for Releasing Superficial Fascia
| Two-Point Releasing |
| Introductions to Compressions: Concepts & Information. |
| Movement as a Tool for Release: Creating Safety & Trust |
| Motion Barriers and Positions of Ease |
Segment Six Integrating Compressions with Two-Pointing
Treatment Protocol for Pelvis
| Pelvic Diaphragm-Abdomen Releases-Center/Midline, Lateral, Inguinal Crease |
| Static Compressions for Greater Trochanter, Ischial Tuberosity and the Ramic Fan |
| Leverage Compressions for the Femur and Hip with Rotational Release |
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Fascial Anatomy for Lower Extremity
| Fascial Sleeves: Understanding twists & patterns for rotational restrictions within sleeve |
Segment Seven Integrating Techniques Three Dimensionally
| Combining Multiple Techniques |
| Rotational component to releasing fascia: Corkscrew Effect |
| Techniques applied to the Pelvis & Shoulder Complex using side-lying position. |
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Segment Eight Integration of Material
| Inviting a Guest to Practice Protocol & Techniques |
| Protocol & Treatment Plan |
Segment Nine Introduce and Preview Days 3 & 4
| Techniques for releasing the rotational component of the pelvis and low lumbar region |
| Shoulder Complex Releases |
| Upper Extremity Sleeve Scapular Releases |
| Supine Crossover Releases for Shoulder & Pelvis |
| Side-lying Oblique Torsion Twists |
| Head & Neck Integrated with Shoulder Releases |
| Positional Release with Motion |