Fascial Distortion Model
The Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) is a model of diagnosis and treatment for common musculoskeletal conditions. FDM practitioners use six specific problems or “distortions” in the body’s connective tissue to improve conditions such as pulled muscles, strains, sprains and frozen shoulders. The FDM treatment technique supports pain reduction and improvements in movement restrictions to help patients get back to pain free function.
Structural kinds of fascia:
- Banded: Protects from perpendicular forces.
- Coiled: Protects non-jointed areas from compression or traction forces.
- Folding: Protects joint from compression or traction forces.
- Smooth: Keeps joints and tissue lubricated to glide appropriately.
Treatment
Once the distortion is identified, it’s treated with specific manual therapy that incorporate direction and pressure specific techniques. This could involve manipulating fascia along large body areas and/or restricted joints. Treatment is focused on improving pain and movement restrictions by correctly identifying the fascial tissue that may be an underlying culprit.
