Fascial Distortion Model - American Academy of Osteopathy

The Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) is an anatomical perspective,originated and developed by US physician Stephen Typaldos, D.O., inwhich “the underlying etiology of virtually every musculoskeletal injuryis considered to be comprised of one or more of six specificpathological alterations of the body’s connective tissues (fascial bands,ligaments, tendons, retinacula, etc.). As a model, the FDM is anabbreviated interpretation of the pathology of fascial injuries andcontemplates the structural consequences of orthopedic, medical,surgical, and manipulative interventions.” (FDM: Clinical andTheoretical Application of the Fascial Distortion Model within thePractice of Medicine and Surgery, by Stephen Typaldos, D.O.)The clinical significance of the FDM is that through its manualapplication it can bring rapid and complete recovery to a large numberof previously inadequately treated musculoskeletal injuries such aspulled muscles, ankle sprains, frozen shoulders, knee strains and awhole host of other athletic injuries. The FDM, however, is far morethan just a collection of new manipulative techniques. Instead it is acomprehensive perspective of envisioning and understanding injuriesthrough the fascia. (www.fascialdistortionmodel.com)Triggerband (TB)—Distorted fascial bandHerniated Triggerpoint (HTP)—Protrusion of tissue through the fascialplaneContinuum Distortion (CD)—Alteration of transition zone betweentissue typesFolding Distortion (FD)—Three dimensional alteration of fascial planeCylinder Distortion (CyD)—Tangling of circular fasciaTectonic Fixation (TF)—Loss of ability of fascial surfaces to glideProgram ScheduleSegment 1 (4 hours)Introduction to the FDM, History, Terminology, Fascia, the FascialDistortionsDiagnosis of Fascial DistortionsClinical Progression of Fascial DistortionsSegment 2 (4 hours)General Treatment of Fascial Distortions –Theory – TB & HTPHands-on Treatment of TB’s & HTP’sLive PatientsGeneral Treatment of Fascial Distortions – Theory – CD & FDHands-on Treatment of CD & FDSegment 3 (4 hours)General Treatment of Fascial Distortions – Theory – CyD & TFHands-on Treatment of CyD & TF

Diagnosis and Treatment of Shoulder Conditions According to the FDMTreatment of Shoulder Conditions PracticumLive PatientsSegment 4 (4 hours)Diagnosis and Treatment of Sprained Ankles According to the FDM –TheoryTreatment of Ankle Sprains PracticumLive Patients followed by discussion of treatmentsSegment 5 (4 Hours)Diagnosis and Treatment of Knee Conditions According to the FDMTreatment of Knee Conditions PracticumLive patient followed by discussion of treatmentQuestions, wrap-upBreaks to be inserted as needed.