Positional Release Techniques in the Treatment of Muscle and Joint Dysfunction

ABSTRACT

A class of treatment methods have emerged from osteopathic medicine over the past half-century which are categorized as “positional release techniques.” These have been found to be particularly useful in treatment of acute musculoskeletal dysfunction, involving both soft tissues and joints. Their value as part of a protocol of treatment for chronic conditions such as myofascial pain syndrome or fibromyalgia is suggested.

Key Words:

• Positional release techniques
• strain/countcrstrain
• functional techniques