Check out the RESULTS from the December 2019 Technique of the Month! We reviewed a technique classified by the demonstrator as Indirect or Functional Method.
What were respondents’ choices to classify the demonstrated technique?
For their first choice, respondents were about evenly split between Indirect or Functional Method (39%, 14/36) and Myofascial Release (36%, 13/36).
As one of their 3 choices, respondents were also about evenly split between Indirect or Functional Method (72%, 26/36) and Myofascial Release (67%, 24/36). The technique selected by the 3rd highest number of respondents as one of their 3 choices was Balanced Ligamentous Tension or Ligamentous Articular Strain (39%, 14/36).
What did respondents say when they learned the technique demonstrator classified the technique as Indirect or Functional Method?
Respondents who Agreed with the Classification of the Demonstrated Technique (Indirect or Functional Method was one of their 3 choices)
Straighforward
I still don’t see the difference to a myofascial release technique. Although I read the definitions so often now. Do you think that the tissue understand the difference?
It was categorized correctly since these techniques all blend together.
Respondents who Disagreed with Classification of the Demonstrated Technique (Indirect or Functional Method was not one of their 3 choices)
Working with the tissue
What I heard (very difficult to see anything) was engagement of the barrier. The audio was choppy.
Going with the tissue where it wants to go
Did you miss your chance to review the December 2019 Technique of the Month video? Check it out and see whether you agree that the technique demonstrated falls into the category of Indirect or Functional Method.
Our thanks to Lívia Gantus Melo for demonstrating this Technique of the Month and to our volunteer patient, Zane Starks!
What do you think about the classification of this demonstrated technique as Indirect or Functional Method? Let’s talk about this below!
