LIGAMENTOUS ARTICULAR STRAIN TECHNIQUES
DEFINITION
A system of balanced ligamentous release techniques in which dysfunctions are disengaged, exaggerated, and balanced until a release occurs. These techniques were described by Dr.’s Howard and Rebecca Lippincott and probably represent the techniques used by Dr. Sutherland to treat the body. Another name for LAS is balanced ligamentous tension. These techniques probably represent some of the first used by A.T. Still and his students.
This is a technique that blends Myofascial Release into Orthopedic balancing.
What is Myofascial Release?
Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. This essential “time element” has to do with the viscous flow and the piezoelectric phenomenon: a low load (gentle pressure) applied slowly will allow a viscoelastic medium (fascia) to elongate.
Trauma, inflammatory responses, and/or surgical procedures create Myofascial restrictions that can produce tensile pressures of approximately 2,000 pounds per square inch on pain sensitive structures that do not show up in many of the standard tests (x-rays, myelograms, CAT scans, electromyography, etc.)
The use of Myofascial Release allows us to look at each patient as a unique individual. Our one-on-one therapy sessions are hands-on treatments during which our therapists use a multitude of Myofascial Release techniques and movement therapy. We promote independence through education in proper body mechanics and movement, self treatment instruction, enhancement of strength, improved flexibility, and postural and movement awareness.
It is gentle and very effective!
I have experienced some amazing healing with in from having the process demonstrated on my self. I have referred clients to have the process performed and am now learning the technique myself!
It compliments CST (CranioSacral Therapy) and is as gentle.
Make sure your clients understand that there are major changes that will be felt the next day or two afterward.
One of my clients reports no further issue with TMJ after the process... and that was performed 2 months ago and in one session ( not a typical response but worth noting).
Classes are available and I recommend them as a GREAT technique to add to your practice.
http://www.sterlinghealthcenter.com/School/CEU_Schedule.html
Dan Herlihy will be instructing the classes. There are also classes available for medical massage and medical billing. The LMT professional really needs to be aware of the changes that are coming to us in the way of massage and medical massage.
