Vibration Release Technique: Lower Body

For Lumbo Pelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction and Lower Extremity Dysfunction:

For a complete review of local vibration, muscle fiber dysfunction, trigger point etiology and assessment, please review:

• The Effects of Local Vibration
• Muscle Fiber Dysfunction and Trigger Points

Techniques Covered in this Course:

• Tensor Fasciae Latae, Gluteus Minimus and Vastus Lateralis Vibration Release
• Rectus Femoris and Quadriceps Vibration Release
• Adductor Vibration Release
• Biceps Femoris Vibration Release
• Gastrocnemius and Soleus Vibration Release

Signs of over-activity and/or a maladaptive decrease in length:

• Overhead Squat Assessment:
  • Excessive Forward Lean
  • Anterior Pelvic Tilt
  • Asymmetrical Weight Shift
  • Knees Bow In
  • Knees Bow Out
  • Feet Turn Out
  • Feet Flatten
• Goniometry
  • Hip Flexion Goniometry <110 - 135°
  • Hip Extension Goniometry <0 - 10°
  • Hip Internal Rotation Goniometry in Prone <40 - 50°
  • Hip Internal Rotation Goniometry in Supine <35 - 45°
  • Hip Flexion/Knee Extension Goniometry (Hamstring Length Test) > 20°
  • Dorsiflexion Goniometry < 20°
• Manual Muscle Testing MMT:
  • Gluteus Maximus Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) - Weak or With Compensation (Lumbar extension and/or knee flexion)
  • Gluteus Medius Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) - Weak or With Compensation (Lumbar lateral flexion or hip flexion)
  • Tibia Internal Rotator Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) - Weak or With Compensation (Adduction)
  • Tibialis Anterior Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) - Weak or With Compensation (Eversion)
  • Tibialis Posterior Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) - Weak or With Compensation (Eversion)

Inhibited Antagonists:

It is advised that additional mobility techniques, as well as activation and integration techniques, follow release techniques. The over-activity of muscles in this course may be associated with under-activity of the following muscles:

• Gluteus Maximus
• Gluteus Medius
• Tibial Internal Rotators
• Tibialis Anterior
• Tibialis Posterior

Sample Intervention (Asymmetrical Weight Shift Left)

• Release
  • Right Adductor Magnus Vibration Release
  • Right Biceps Femoris Vibration Release
  • Right Piriformis Manual/ Self-administered Release
  • Left Tensor Fascia Latae Vibration Release
• Mobilization or Manipulation
  • Sacrum Mobilization with Hypervolt
• Manual Lengthening
  • Right Manual Adductor Magnus Stretch
  • Right Manual Piriformis Stretch
  • Left Manual Hip Flexor Stretch
• Activation
  • Left Gluteus Medius Activation
  • Left Gluteus Maximus Activation
  • TVA Activation
• Integration
  • Posterior Oblique Subsystem