Techniques
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a stretching technique that combines passive and active muscle movements to enhance flexibility and range of motion. It involves a cycle of stretching and contracting the targeted muscle groups.
Benefits: PNF improves flexibility and range of motion by engaging the neuromuscular system, making it highly effective for athletes and individuals looking to increase their physical capabilities and prevent injuries.
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy focuses on identifying and applying pressure to specific tight areas within muscle tissue known as trigger points. These points can cause pain and discomfort in other parts of the body.
Benefits: By targeting these specific areas, Trigger Point Therapy alleviates chronic pain and reduces muscle tension. It helps to restore normal function to the affected muscles and reduces referred pain, improving overall muscular health.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is a technique that targets the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles and organs. It involves applying gentle, sustained pressure to release tension and adhesions in the fascia.
Benefits: This technique improves tissue health by releasing tension, increasing blood flow, and enhancing mobility. Myofascial Release can also reduce pain and discomfort associated with tight or restricted fascia.
Dry Needling
A therapeutic technique that relieves muscular pain by targeting trigger points in the body. It involves inserting sterile needles into tight muscle areas, helping to release tension, improve blood flow, and alleviate pain.
Benefits: Include reduced muscle pain, increased range of motion, and enhanced athletic performance. Often used alongside other therapies, dry needling is effective for chronic pain and sports injuries and is a safe, minimally invasive treatment option.
Active and Passive Release Techniques
These therapeutic methods relieve muscle tension and improve mobility.
Active Release Technique (ART) involves the client actively moving the muscle while the therapist applies pressure, effectively addressing conditions like tendinitis and scar tissue.
Passive Release Technique involves the therapist manipulating the client’s muscles and joints while they relax, helping to alleviate pain and tension.
Benefits: Both techniques reduce pain, improve range of motion, and enhance overall musculoskeletal health when customised to individual needs.
