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MENUMENU
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Meet Our Providers
    • John M. Keggi, MD
    • Robert Edward Kennon, MD
    • James T. Prado, DC
  • Services & Specialties
    • - Hip
      Hip Arthritis
      Non-Operative Hip Treatment
      Hip Replacement & Hip Resurfacing

      - Knee
      Knee Arthritis
      Non-Operative Knee Treatment
      Knee Replacement

      - Revision Joint Replacement Surgery

      - Chiropractic
      Chiropractic Services
      Evolution of Chiropractic
      Holistic Philosophy

  • What to Expect
    • Day of Surgery
    • Post Surgery
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Rehabilitation - Myofascial Release

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Introduction

Myofascial release is a rehabilitation treatment that can relieve pain and relax muscles and tissue.  Myo is the prefix for muscle, and fascial refers to the smooth tough tissue that covers them.  When muscles are injured or strained, both the muscles and fascia tighten, causing pain.  Myofascial release is a technique used by physical and occupational therapists to stretch tight and sore areas to relieve pain, restore tissue health, increase motion, and improve function.  Myofascial release is a form of soft tissue manipulation; it is not the same thing as massage.

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Treatment

Your doctor can refer you to a physical or occupational therapist that provides myofascial release.  At your initial evaluation, your therapist will ask you about your symptoms and medical history.  The therapist will examine your posture and joint movement.  Tell your therapist where you experience pain.  Your therapist will be able to feel areas that are tight and possibly cause discomfort.

Your therapist will apply gentle pressure and stretch to restricted areas.  When the tissue relaxes, the therapist will apply an increased amount of pressure and stretch.  This process is repeated until an area is completely relaxed.  You may need more than one treatment session.

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Orthopaedics New England provides orthopedic care to residents of Waterbury, Middlebury, New Milford, Farmington, and surrounding communities in western Connecticut. Our orthopedic surgeons, Dr. John Keggi and Dr. Robert Kennon specialize in hip replacement and resurfacing, knee replacement, revision of failed joint replacements, hip arthroscopy, and adult fracture care.