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Fascial Manipulation

Fascial Manipulation

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Fascial Manipulation

Fascial Manipulation is a manual therapy method that has been developed by Luigi Stecco, a physiotherapist from Italy. This method has evolved over the last 40 years through study and practice in the treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain and dysfunction.

It focuses on the fascia, in particular the deep muscular fascia, including the epimysium and the retinacula and considers that the myofascial system is a three-dimensional continuum. Treating the Fascial system helps in restore muscular balance and reduce stiffness. The goal of fascial manipulation is to restore gliding along fascial layers and normal activation of myofascial lines of tension to restore balance within neuromusculoskeletal system.

Why fascia is important?

The body has 14 segments and that each body segment is essentially served by six myofascial units (mf units) consisting of monoarticular and biarticular unidirectional muscle fibres, their deep fascia (including epimysium) and the articulation that they move in one direction on one plane. Numerous muscle fibres originate from the fascia itself and, in turn, myofascial insertions extend between different muscle groups to form myofascial sequences.

In some people, the deep fascia densifies or hardens which can restricts the fascial gliding there by altering the movement pattern. This can cause pain and dysfunction in the musculoskeletal system. By releasing the fascia at certain coordination (CC) and fusion points (CF) of the fascia, the normal gliding of the fascia is restored. This leads to normalization of movements and reduction of pain.

How the treatment is given?

The patient is evaluated based on history, pain locality, painful movement and restriction. There by the specific points in specific fascial chains are identified. A strong deep pressure is applied over those points to a point of creating a local inflammation.

What Conditions treated by Fascial Manipulation

Repetitive Stress injury, muscle tendonitis, neck pain, headache, rotator cuff impingement ,frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, sciatica, muscle strains, iliotibial band syndrome, patellofemoral dysfunction, plantar fasciitis. In all muscle and joint related pain, the fascia would be involved and contributing to the pain.

What can expect during and after treatment ?

Most people experience local soreness and muscle pain lasting 2-12 hrs after treatment. In some cases, the local inflammation can cause pain up to 2 days depending upon the nature and duration of the symptom. The soreness then go away taking away the original pain.

How many sessions might be needed for a patient ?

Four to five treatment sessions are needed for successful treatment. However, if the patient’s condition is chronic in nature with multiple joint involvement and global pain, then it might need more number of sessions. If the diagnosis is correctly made and the treatment points are accurate, the results are often quick.

In our centre, the physiotherapist had obtained a Diploma in Fascial Manipulation and he has completed all three levels of fascial manipulation. He is quite experienced in this technique.

For other information about Fascial Manipulation a visit http://www.fascialmanipulation.com/en/

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"I’ve tried many Physio’s before meeting Dr.Raj Kannan & definitely this is one last stop for all you aches and pain. Being a Crossfit Athlete, training hard day in day out I had many issues with my body. Now after meeting Dr.Raj I have learnt how to balance my workouts with my daily lifestyle. Started to train much harder now from ever before, moving well is such joy one can ever receive & that happend to me after meeting and getting treated from him. All I can say is I’m blessed to know him & have him has my mentor, coach, advisor, well wisher & doctor in my life! Try it out to look good and move well, God Bless Him"

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"I’ve tried many Physio’s before meeting Dr.Raj Kannan & definitely this is one last stop for all you aches and pain. Being a Crossfit Athlete, training hard day in day out I had many issues with my body. Now after meeting Dr.Raj I have learnt how to balance my workouts with my daily lifestyle. Started to train much harder now from ever before, moving well is such joy one can ever receive & that happend to me after meeting and getting treated from him. All I can say is I’m blessed to know him & have him has my mentor, coach, advisor, well wisher & doctor in my life! Try it out to look good and move well, God Bless Him"

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Dr. Rajkannan is an amazing physio. Listens to you patiently, asks many questions and gets to the root of the problem. He is the only physio who has helped me deal with my pain and who's trying to fix the root cause.

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Dr Raj Kannan is excellent when it comes to diagnosing the pain in right way and prescribing very basic and simple exercises. He relieved me of my back pain through simple exercises prescribed in 3 sessions. Best part is that there are no medicines or difficult exercises to follow but to make you aware of origin of pain and bringing awareness of how to avoid it. I would recommend Dr Raj Kannan for any physiotherapy related issues.

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Dr. Raj Kannan has treated 3 generations in my family and is an excellent physiotherapist who is also gifted in knowing exactly where your pain is and how to cure it. I recommend his services wholeheartedly to everyone.

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Dr R. Kannan wonderful physio,My Slip Disc problem cured within three months of simple exercise advised by doctor ,Thank lot Doctor for painless life.

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Rajakannan sir is one of the best in the business. He doesn't just treat you for the localized pain but investigates the root cause and educates you on why the issue happened. Also I was impressed with the time he spends with you testing and explaining. I went to him with 3 disc bulges and must say that following his advice, I feeling amazing, more energetic and the pains have considerably gone down. I would recommend sir with closed eyes to anybody who has been suffering with lower back, hip and neck pains. Get to know how your body works and how you are harming it along with him.

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I visited the clinic for severe leg pain. Dr Raj diagnosed it to be an issue with sciatica nerve and also found that I had pain in lower back which on being neglected resulted in sciatica nerve pain. He suggested me very simple exercises and certain posture changes while sitting which helped in my recovery significantly. From not being able to squat or sleep properly, I have now become normal person. He is now our family physiotherapist.

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Amazing Physiotherapist. I had severe back and neck pain. It’s completely gone without any medication. Dr.Raj Kannan teaches simple exercises and treats very well with his amazing techniques.

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I met Dr. Kannan as I had severe neck and back pain. He is the epitome of patience and understanding! I was a difficult patient who refused bed rest, yet he did he not lose his patience once and helped me day in and out. His simple exercise techniques are life changing! You do not come across many doctors who are so down to earth and easy to communicate! I would recommend Dr. Raj Kannan and the APTER Physiotherapy Center to anyone who is in need of physiotherapy.

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