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Manual release techniques for the commonly overactive muscles of the external rotators of the hip. Soft tissues release techniques for the adductor magnus, biceps femoris, piriformis, and deep rotators of the femur. Advanced soft tissue, massage, trigger point palpation, and mobilization techniques to inhibit antagonists. The reliability and validity of manual release techniques for knees bow out, hip pain, knee pain, asymmetrical weight shift, SIJ (sacroiliac joint) dysfunction and lumbopelvic hip complex dysfunction.

Static Manual Release: Hip External Rotators (for Lumbo Pelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction):

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This course describes static manual release techniques for hip external rotator muscles that are commonly assessed as over-active and prone to trigger point development. Unfortunately, it is easy to be confused by a large number of synonyms for these terms. For example, the techniques described in this course could be considered refinements of massage therapy techniques, deep tissue massage, sports massage, medical massage, trigger point therapy, static compression techniques, soft tissue mobilization, muscle inhibitory techniques, and manual therapy techniques. Even the term trigger point is referred to by a variety of synonyms including muscle knots, nodules, adhesions, over-active muscle fibers, hypertonic fascicles, spasms, and acute points of hyper-contractility, and the trigger point phenomenon is likely part of every reference to short muscles, tight muscles, "locked" muscles, muscle strains, muscle spasm, etc. Part of the reason there are so many synonyms is the rich history of scientific inquiry, from multiple disciplines and cultures, that have contributed to our understanding of these techniques and the information in this course.

This course includes techniques for the adductor magnus, biceps femoris, piriformis, and deep rotators of the hip. Release techniques for these muscles are commonly included in an integrated program designed to address chronic lower back pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, anterior hip joint pain, or leg pain (groin or lateral thigh). These techniques may also aid in addressing movement impairments correlated with lumbopelvic hip complex and lower extremity dysfunction including an asymmetrical weight shift, knee varus (knees bow out), an inadequate forward lean, a loss of hip mobility (restricted hip rotation), and/or hip flexor over-activity.

The techniques in this course are recommended for all clinical human movement professionals (physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, athletic trainers, massage therapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, etc.) with the intent of developing an evidence-based, systematic, integrated, patient-centered, and outcome-driven approach.

Piriformis and Deep Rotators Manual Static Release

Static Manual Release: Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae and Splenii

Static Manual Release: Suboccipitals, Sternocleidomastoid (SCM), Scalenes and Cervical Extensors

Static Manual Release: Hip Internal Rotators

Static Manual Release: Hip External Rotators

Static Manual Release: Tibia External Rotators

For a review of muscle fiber dysfunction and trigger point etiology:

Muscle Fiber Dysfunction and Trigger Points

Course Description: Hip External Rotators Static Manual Release

Introduction

For a complete review of muscle fiber dysfunction, trigger point etiology, assessment and intervention, please check out:

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

Hip Internal Rotation Goniometry in Prone

Hip Internal Rotation Goniometry in Supine

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 and/or hip flexion)

It is advised that additional mobility techniques, as well as 

 and integration techniques, follow release techniques. The over-activity of muscles in this course may be associated with under-activity of the following muscles:

Adductor Magnus

Biceps Femoris

Piriformis and Deep Rotators

Research Corner

Adductor Magnus Manual Static Release

Biceps Femoris Manual Static Release

Piriformis Manual Static Release

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Fuentes-Márquez, P., Valenza, M. C., Cabrera-Martos, I., Ríos-Sánchez, A., & Ocón-Hernández, O. (2017). Trigger points, pressure pain hyperalgesia, and mechanosensitivity of neural tissue in women with chronic pelvic pain.

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Cotchett, M. P., Munteanu, S. E., & Landorf, K. B. (2014). Effectiveness of trigger point dry needling for plantar heel pain: a randomized controlled trial.

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journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy

Chu, J., Takehara, I., Li, T. C., & Schwartz, I. (2004). Electrical twitch obtaining intramuscular stimulation (ETOIMS) for myofascial pain syndrome in a football player.

Mosler, A. B., Blanch, P. D., & Hiskins, B. C. (2006). The effect of manual therapy on hip joint range of motion, pain and eggbeater kick performance in water polo players.

Robb, A., & Pajaczkowski, J. (2011). Immediate effect on pain thresholds using active release technique on adductor strains: pilot study.

 Journal of bodywork and movement therapies 

Weiss, J. M. (2001). Pelvic floor myofascial trigger points: manual therapy for interstitial cystitis and the urgency-frequency syndrome.

Padua, D. A., Bell, D. R., & Clark, M. A. (2012). Neuromuscular characteristics of individuals displaying excessive medial knee displacement.

Nourbakhsh, M. R., & Arab, A. M. (2002). Relationship between mechanical factors and incidence of low back pain.

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Hungerford, B., Gilleard, W., Hodges, P. (2003) Evidence of altered lumbopelvic muscle recruitment in the presence of sacroiliac joint pain. Spine 28(14), 1593-1600

Jung, H., Kang, S., Park, J., Cynn, H., & Jeon, H., (2015). EMG activity and force during prone hip extension in individuals with lumbar segmental instability.

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Alburquerque-García, A., Rodrigues-de-Souza, D. P., Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C., & Alburquerque-Sendín, F. (2015). Association between muscle trigger points, ongoing pain, function, and sleep quality in elderly women with bilateral painful knee osteoarthritis.

 Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics 

Itoh, K., & Kitakoji, H. (2010). Effects of acupuncture to treat fibromyalgia: a preliminary randomised controlled trial.

Geist, K., Bradley, C., Hofman, A., Koester, R., Roche, F., Shields, A., … & Johanson, M. (2017). Clinical effects of dry needling among asymptomatic individuals with hamstring tightness: a randomized controlled trial.

Grieve, R. (2006). Proximal hamstring rupture, restoration of function without surgical intervention: a case study on myofascial trigger point pressure release.

 Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 

Dembowski, S. C., Westrick, R. B., Zylstra, E., & Johnson, M. R. (2013). Treatment of hamstring strain in a collegiate pole‐vaulter integrating dry needling with an eccentric training program: a resident's case report.

 International journal of sports physical therapy 

Mason, J. S., Crowell, M., Dolbeer, J., Morris, J., Terry, A., Koppenhaver, S., & Goss, D. L. (2016). The effectiveness of dry needling and stretching vs. stretching alone on hamstring flexibility in patients with knee pain: a randomized controlled trial.

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Sullivan, K.M., Silvey, D.B.J., Button, D.C., Behm, D.G. (2013). Roller-massager application to the

increases sit-and-reach range of motion within five to ten seconds without performance impairments.

 International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy 

Morales‐Artacho, A. J., Lacourpaille, L., & Guilhem, G. (2017). Effects of warm‐up on hamstring muscles stiffness: Cycling vs foam rolling.

 Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports 

Peacock, C. A., Krein, D. D., Silver, T. A., Sanders, G. J., & Von Carlowitz, K. P. A. (2014). An acute bout of self-myofascial release in the form of foam rolling improves performance testing.

 International journal of exercise science 

Giphart, J. E., Stull, J. D., LaPrade, R. F., Wahoff, M. S., & Philippon, M. J. (2012). Recruitment and activity of the pectineus and piriformis muscles during hip rehabilitation exercises: an electromyography study.

 The American journal of sports medicine 

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