Release is a therapeutic self-care method used to free muscles and myofascia. It provides invaluble self-applied techniques to release chronically tight muscles and stimulate the nervous system.
TKM™combines the use of Small Therapeutic Balls and specific Myofascial Chain Stretches, skillfully blended together with complementary modalities. This creates a powerful sensory and neuromuscular experience that helps lets go of unproductive patterns in the body. The system works muscles in detail, to create suppleness in tight areas. It optimizes range of motion and provides a profound muscular and myofascial release unlike any other method available today.
TKM™Release methods are user friendly and can be taught to clients/patients for use at home. It is a comprehensive method that is geared towards teaching health professionals deeply effective techniques to impart to their patients to empower them towards self-healing. The Methods are also available to the general public.
OVERVIEW
RELEASE with THERAPEUTIC SMALL BALL: The Method uses an assortment of therapeutic balls of different sizes and densities, distinct applications of the ball to the body, traction and body weight.You learn a systematic method to: elongate muscle, free muscular & myofascial restrictions, separate muscle compartments, free joint capsule restriction, and identify and release trigger points.
SCIENTIFICALLY BASED: With reference to the groundbreaking Thomas Myers book and courses in "Anatomy Trains – Myofascial Meridians". The Method employs the anatomy of the Myers global myofascial chain system as its foundation.
CHAIN - STRETCH: To achieve maximum benefit, learn an updated myofascial approach to releasing the entire myofascial sling of muscles, rather than being limited to single muscle stretching.
WHAT MAKES TKM™
RELEASE METHOD DIFFERENT?
BLENDED MODALITIES:The Method offers a one-of-a-kind integrative approach to achieving a full body-wide release. Release is a harmonious blend of myofascial stretches, postural re-education and imagery techniques that are adapted from several complementary methods. This includes: Evolved Pilates, Kinesis Myofascial Integration, Therapeutic Ball, Feldenkrais Techniques, Franklin Method,Restorative Yoga and Rolfing Movement.
BENEFITS
Free old restrictive patterns by releasing muscles from each other and from bone
Help treat structural dysfunction and re-educate muscles
Increase circulation and promote healing
Restore length and muscular balance
Help free myofascial restrictions
Enhance sport performance & help prevent injury
Increase range of motion
Establish greater body awareness and balance
Stimulate nervous system & reawaken muscle memory
Reduce Stress and promote deep relaxation
Empower client / patients towards self healing and prevention
WHO CAN LEARN THE RELEASE METHOD?
HEALTH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS:Physiotherapists, Massage Therapists, Kinesiologists, Chiropractors, Doctors, Occupational Therapists, Personal Trainers and Coaches, Pilates, Yoga and Fitness Instructors and Body Workers
WHY LEARN TKM™ RELEASE?
Come away with cutting edge techniques to add to services offered to your patient/clientele base
Techniques are self applied can be taught to clients/patients for home use
The balls are inexpensive for use anywhere
More effective and specific than using the Foam Roller method
THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL COURSE SERIES
TKM™ RELEASE IS A SERIES OF 1 DAY COURSES
1. THE POSTERIOR CHAIN -This myofascial chain connects the entire posterior surface of the body.The overall postural function of this sling is to support the body in full extension and to prevent the tendency to curl into a forward flexed position. Included in this chain are:short toe flexors, plantar fascia, achilles tendon, gastrocnemius, hamstrings, sacrotuberous ligament, sacrolumbar fascia, spinal erectors and the suboccipitals.
2. ANTERIOR & POSTERIOR ARM CHAINS
ANTERIOR ARM CHAINS - Deep & Surface: Releasing these chains often helps alleviate forward head posture, hyper-extended cervicals & excessive thoracic kyphosis. Includes: Pectoralis major & minor, clavipectoral fascia, biceps brachii, radial periosteum, medial intermuscular septum, flexorgroup, carpel tunnel and thenar.
POSTERIOR ARM CHAINS - Deep & Surface: These chains are important for overall shoulder stabilization and often need rebalancing. Includes: Rhomboids, levator scapulae, trapezius, rotator cuff, deltoid, triceps, ulnar periosteum, ulnar collateral ligaments, lateral intermuscular septum, extensors & hypothenar.
3. THE ANTERIOR CHAIN -Designed to pull the front of the body up, from the top of toes to the neck this chain lifts and supports the skeletal parts that extend forward of the gravity line. This line protects the viscera that make up the ventral cavity. It includes: toe extensors, tibialis anterior, anterior crural compartment, rectus femoris, vastii group, rectus abdominis, sternalis, sternochondral myofascia and the sternocleidomastoid.
