Fascial Therapy: the Science of Fascia

Course overview

This course provides background information on the formation and layers of fascia and how fascial restrictions can occur, especially after injury or with poor posture. When you complete this course you will be able to: • Understand the role, structure and arrangement of fascia and how fascial therapy works. • Describe the generation of fascia, fascial restrictions and their consequences. • Discuss the responses of the fascia and the body to treatment. • Describe how kinesiology, muscle work, nerve innervation and ROM interface with fascial therapy. • Discuss how inflammatory response, poor posture and movement can lead to fascial restrictions. • Describe the five most common musculoskeletal disorders that affect posture and perpetuating factors. • Identify symptoms of muscle imbalance and fascial restrictions and the impact if left untreated.