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what is the treatment sequence for the myoskeletal approach?

by Blanca Goyette MD Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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What is myoskeletal alignment and how does it work?

Kelly said Myoskeletal Alignment techniques offer results that are consistent and demonstrate powerful pain relief for clients with a variety of health issues. The focus, he claims, is on stopping pain and helping clients return to normal, pain-free lives. “We focus on relieving the restriction first, then restoring performance,” Kelly said.

What is a Master myoskeletal therapist?

The Certified Myoskeletal Therapist or Master Myoskeletal Therapist works to systematically release deep spinal muscles, ligaments and fibrotic joint capsules that torsion and compress spinal joints. Click here for more information. Special Savings this week only!

What are the three models of treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Sequential Parallel and Integrated Treatment Models. There are three major models in which dually diagnosed patients are treated: sequential, parallel, and integrated treatment. Each is discussed below. In sequential treatment, the more acute condition is treated first, followed by the less acute co-occurring disorder.

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How does myoskeletal alignment work?

Myoskeletal Alignment techniques help remove pain and restore comfortable function, using guided stretches and therapeutic touch. By offering assistance to the body’s natural healing process, the therapist helps the client’s brain correct the underlying causes of pain and discomfort.

How to become a myoskeletal therapist?

To become a Certified Myoskeletal Therapist, coursework with Erik Dalton’s Freedom From Pain Institute or a certified trainer are required. After completing coursework, testing is required before you can attain certification. Only therapists who have received training in Erik Dalton’s methods from a certified trainer may use the Certified Myoskeletal Therapist title.

Why do myoskeletal muscles become tense?

About Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques. According to the Freedom From Pain Institute’s website, some muscles often become tense in response to stress, while others relax. This straining of the body’s muscles and skeletal system can be very painful.

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About Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques

How Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques Work

  • Myoskeletal Alignment techniques help remove pain and restore comfortable function, using guided stretches and therapeutic touch. By offering assistance to the body’s natural healing process, the therapist helps the client’s brain correct the underlying causes of pain and discomfort. “It’s a full-body, neurological joint-mobilization that affects t...
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Get The Training You Need

  • To become a Certified Myoskeletal Therapist, coursework with Erik Dalton’s Freedom From Pain Instituteor a certified trainer are required. After completing coursework, testing is required before you can attain certification. Only therapists who have received training in Erik Dalton’s methods from a certified trainer may use the Certified Myoskeletal Therapist title. These courses may sati…
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Marketing to Clients

  • “Since [Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques] results are repeatable, you can get clients for life,” said Kelly. “[It] helps them [therapists] separate themselves into a pain-management model.” Kelly said that since pain management is very important to many clients and is often a significant motivation for seeking out massage therapy, Myoskeletal Alignment techniques can increase yo…
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Benefits and Contraindications

  • Much of the research highlighting this modality’s benefits is anecdotal right now, but that is changing. Kelly reports interesting results through the Freedom From Pain Institute and his own practice. At conferences, Kelly learns of new supporting research every day. “Restrictions in the body are cross-linked, so it all points to neurology having an impact,” he said. “We change with th…
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See What Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques Can Do

  • This flexible therapy can be used to help with a variety of pain issues and can provide you with a career boost. By learning Myoskeletal Alignment techniques, you will gain another powerful tool to help address clients’ pain and discomfort.
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About The Author

  • Kaitlin Morrisonis a freelance health and wellness writer living in Moses Lake, Washington. A former chiropractic assistant and health care publicity person, she now follows her passion of informing and educating her readers about health care, business and marketing.
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