Vibration Release Technique: Lower Body
Vibration release techniques for the tensor fascia latae (TFL), gluteus minimus, vastus lateralis, rectus femoris (quadriceps), adductors, biceps femoris (hamstrings), gastrocnemius and soleus (calves). Manual therapy using vibration massage tools (massage guns and percussion instruments), what is vibration, vibration massage benefits, side effects, and comparing vibration to foam rollers. What receptors are stimulated, vibration effect on reflexes, how to reduce muscle soreness (DOMS), muscle pain, performance, and strength.
Introduction
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:
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:
- Goniometry
- 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:
Sample Intervention (Asymmetrical Weight Shift Left)
- Release
- Mobilization or Manipulation
- Manual Lengthening
- Right Manual Adductor Magnus Stretch
- Right Manual Piriformis Stretch
- Left Manual Hip Flexor Stretch
- Activation
- Integration
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