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| What is the 8 step protocol? |
Warm-up
Isolate
Locate
Joint
Attachments
Muscle
Muscle Re-education
Re-Check |
| What are the rationals for the first step of the 8 step protocol (W). |
Warm-up:
Increase circulation
Decrease excess tension, Relieve nerve compression facilitating the relaxation of muscles innervated throughout the body
Begin facilitation of the GTO
Decrease tension in superficial muscles |
| What are the rationals for the second step of the 8 step protocol (I). |
Isolate:
BLFSS (Broaden, loosen, flatten, Stretches, Separates)
Further facilitates GTO
Increase blood flow by increasing circulation and decreasing superficial muscle tension |
| What are the rationals for the third step of the 8 step protocol (L). |
Locate:
Establish baseline or point of reference to recheck for progress
the recheck analyze the effectiveness of treatment
Increase body awareness
To encourage client participation in therapy |
| What are the rationals for the fourth step of the 8 step protocol (J). |
Joint Release:
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