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Myofascial Release -The John F. Barnes approach

Myofascial Release is considered to be the most important and effective form of therapy in the his-tory of health care!

M yofascial Release, as developed and refined by John Barnes, is safe, gentle and consist-ently effective. This technique, which pro-

duces positive and lasting results, is a very thorough hands-on procedure that applies sustained pressure into the myofascial restrictions to eliminate pain, head-aches and to restore motion. Fascia is a tough connective tissue that spreads throughout the body in a three dimensional web from the head to the feet, without interruption. Trauma, surgery or inflammation often restricts this web, re-sulting in “crushing” pressure (approx. 2000 lbs per square inch) on nerves, muscles, blood vessels, bones, and organs. Since standard testing procedures such as X-rays, myelograms, CT scans and electromyography do not show fascial restrictions, it is generally agreed that an extremely high percentage of people suffering from pain, headaches, fibromyalgia or lack of

motion may have fascial problems that have been misdiagnosed. The fascial system has an appearance that is similar to a spider web or sweater. It is important to understand that this powerful uninterrupted “web” exists from head to toe. In its normal and healthy state, fascia is relaxed and wavy in configuration; it has the ability to stretch and move. When people experience physical trauma, surgery or inflammation, fascia loses its flexibility; it becomes like a “straight jacket” of crushing pressure and causes pain throughout the body.

Information provided has been obtained from various articles of John F. Barnes

Marius Walfisz, R.D.PT. C.A.F.C.I.

Expert Level Myofascial Release Therapist

with John F. Barnes (on left), founder of MFR.

October 2014 in Sedona, Arizona

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Marius Walfisz is founder of both Rylander Physiotherapy Centre and newly

opened Windswept Physiotherapy - Myofascial Release Treatment Centre. He

graduated in 1988 from the Professor Waiss Institute of Physiotherapy and Re-

habilitation in Poland, near Warsaw. After completing his studies in Poland, he

worked for the Polish National Team as a physiotherapist. He then moved to

London, England where he worked as a physiotherapy intern at West Middlesex

Hospital. During his time in London, he also practiced as a massage therapist/

physiotherapist with private clients from London and its surrounding areas. He

came to Canada in 1990 and joined the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. He

is registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, and is also certified

with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute.

Your Symptoms

are Just the Tip of

the Iceberg

Marius Walfisz, PT

Healing is a Journey

He established his first clinic, Rylander Physiotherapy Centre, in 1995.

Based in Scarborough, this centre now serves as the head office for

the Windswept Physiotherapy Centre. Since opening his Rylander lo-

cation, Marius has treated countless patients and changed hundreds

of lives. He continues to search for new theories and techniques in

order to enhance his treatments, often attending seminars and cours-

es throughout Canada and the United States. In 2006, he was intro-

duced to John Barnes, an international lecturer, author, and authority

on Myofascial Release. After spending many weeks alongside John

Barnes during seminars and skill enhancement programs at the inten-

sive treatment centre in Sedona, Arizona, he gradually began incorpo-

rating Myofascial Release into his practice. After two years of wit-

nessing the impact this technique had on his patients, he began

treating exclusively with Myofascial Release. Since then, he continues

to successfully treat countless patients, including those whose pain

could not be explained through the use of traditional assessment or

testing.

Common Example of

Myofascial Restrictions

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Myofascial Release Therapy

Extraordinary Results

Freedom of Pain

Myofascial Release Therapy

Gives Hope

Back pain

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Sport Injuries

Women & Men’s Health

Scoliosis

Jaw Pain (TMJ)

Neurological Dysfunction

Restricted Motion

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

These are just a few of the conditions we can help.

Fibromyalgia

Cervical Pain

Headache

CVA

Migraines

Neck Pain

Carpal Tunnel

Adhesions

Pain No One Can

Explain

Pediatrics

Spasm/Spasticity

Geriatrics

Chronic Pain

Sciatica

Disc Problems

Head Trauma

Whiplash

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Myofascial Release

Touch that makes a difference