What is FDM doctor?

What is FDM doctor?

The practical application of the fascial distortion model (FDM) facilitates a quick therapy of such complaints. With a specific examination the causative factors can be identified and corrected with special manual techniques by a well-trained FDM doctor or therapist.

What is FDM therapy?

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.

What is fascial distortion method?

The Fascial Distortion Model is a method of identifying the source of pain or injury by tuning in to the patient’s description of their symptoms. Fascial distortions are corrected with hands-on deep pressure application with measurable, dramatic results.

What causes fascial distortion?

Folding Distortions manifest when fascia in, or around a joint becomes distorted. These distortions are usually brought on by either traction, or compression forces (a severe pushing, or pulling mechanism of injury).

What causes fascia inflammation?

Fascia-Related Muscle Pain and Stiffness Factors that cause fascia to become gummy and crinkle up (called adhesion) include: A lifestyle of limited physical activity (too little movement day after day) Repetitive movement that overworks one part of the body. Trauma such as surgery or injury.

What is a distortion sore?

These sores form when tissues and blood vessels become compressed, then distorted. This can lead to poor circulation, resulting in tissue death and infection.

Who discovered fascia?

Fascia was originally discovered by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of Osteopathy in the late 19th century.

Is fasciitis an autoimmune disease?

Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare autoimmune rheumatic disorder. Many autoimmune disorders affect connective tissue and a variety of organs.

What are the 3 main causes of pressure sores?

Three primary contributing factors for bedsores are:

  • Pressure. Constant pressure on any part of your body can lessen the blood flow to tissues.
  • Friction. Friction occurs when the skin rubs against clothing or bedding.
  • Shear. Shear occurs when two surfaces move in the opposite direction.

Why is it called fascia?

The word fascia derives from Latin fascia meaning “band, bandage, ribbon, swathe”. The term is also used, although less commonly, for other such band-like surfaces like a wide, flat trim strip around a doorway, different and separate from the wall surface.