SELF-MYOFASCIAL RELEASE – LEVEL 1

Understand the physiology behind fascia and explain how it effects posture, movement and performance

Explain the benefits of Self Myofascial Release to clients in relation to their posture, movement patterns and training functionality

Understand the background of Myofascial Release and how to implement it within client programming

Confidently observe functional movement, range of movement and exercise capacity to identify any joint mobility or movement restrictions during dynamic assessment of clients

Identify and document joints, muscles and connective tissues that would benefit from functional exercise strategies and SMR to improve client posture, movement patterns and training functionality & performance

To consider static posture but observe and record strength and muscle activation outputs in a dynamic setting to identify any muscle activation concerns and/or strength limitation or imbalance. Refer out to allied health professional where appropriate, and apply these findings to programming and SMR techniques

To observe and record any client balance, stability or coordination limitations within a dynamic setting and to refer out to allied health professional where appropriate, and apply these findings to programming and SMR techniques

To learn and identify postural variances and their relationship between posture, injury prevention and performance. Be able to discuss their importance with clients develop strategies to promote functional movement, exercise performance and reduce likelihood of injury

To be able to verbally set up and safely instruct SMR exercises to clients based on their assessments and goals

Learn how to identify and correct incorrect SMR techniques to ensure client safety and effective training

To learn and identify the difference between stretching and Self Myofascial Release (SMR)

Learn the relationship between functional movement patterns and safe technique + injury prevention