New approaches in therapy

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• Reevaluating the Arthritis Model: The correlation between the degree of joint wear and the severity of symptoms is not straightforward. Completely worn-out joints might not cause pain, while minimal alterations can be excruciating. The question arises: why?

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• Questioning the Disc Damage Model: The extent of disc injury often does not directly impact the intensity of back pain. The underlying reason prompts inquiry.

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• Swift Recovery from Ankle Sprains: Strategies for accelerating the return to sports activities post-injury.

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• Rethinking Rest and Immobilization: Current rest and immobilization strategies (lack of movement, adopting protective postures) are under scrutiny. Does connective tissue truly need rest, or is it in need of appropriate movement, maintenance, and care?

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FDM provides answers

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The Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) identifies the root of these issues and functional impairments in highly specific alterations at the fascial level, known as fascial distortions.

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The aim of any FDM-based intervention is thus a precise correction of these distortions. Reverting back to the original state, such as untangling adhesions, typically results in immediate alleviation of pain and improved functionality.

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A common misunderstanding among patients and therapists alike is that FDM's manual techniques do not merely address "fascia techniques" but rather the specific fascial distortions themselves. The maneuvers employed are defined by precise physical force vectors, uniquely capable of effectively correcting the identified fascial distortions.

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Effective, measurable, and comprehensible outcomes

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The effectiveness of treatments is immediately evident and measurable by both practitioner and patient, as the corrections of fascial distortions address the root causes of dysfunction directly. This often negates the need for extended periods of rest, facilitating a swift return to normal activities.

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As such, FDM therapy represents one of the most potent and efficient methods for addressing pain and mobility issues within the musculoskeletal system, promising to significantly alter patients' quality of life and activity levels in most scenarios.

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Procedure in my clinics

 

Anamnesis

The first step is always a detailed personal conversation about your medical history (the onset and progression of your symptoms) and a review of your previous medical records.

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Analysis of Body Language

As a unique feature of this method, body language analysis plays a significant role in the diagnostic process.

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Physical Examination: Tests and Palpation

• Tests:
  Standardized or patient-oriented movement or load tests are conducted. These test movements are repeated after each treatment step to track your progress in a way that is clear for both you and me.

• Palpation:
  This involves a patient-specific or standardized examination according to orthopedic, neurological, and sports medicine principles (palpation = examination with hands).

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Evaluation of Systemic Causes
Depending on the symptom pattern, an interdisciplinary diagnostic approach may be taken to identify and treat potential systemic causes that may not appear directly related to the complaints but could be the actual root of the issue. Often, very different causes can produce identical symptoms.

 

The Therapeutic Process

The therapy is always tailored to the specific needs of the patient. This often results in highly individualized treatment sequences that are dynamically adjusted as needed. Thus, even for the same orthopedic diagnosis (e.g., Shoulder-Arm Syndrome: Cervicobrachialgia), completely different therapies may arise, as patient complaints often result from a puzzle of various fascial distortions.

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Typically, I predominantly use manual therapeutic methods (with hands), but small devices—such as suction cups—may also be employed when necessary.

 

The final test evaluates progress in function and pain, determining whether further appointments are needed.

 

In some cases, manual therapeutic interventions may not be effective at the beginning. Preliminary correction of systemic causes might be necessary, such as a short-term dietary adjustment, heavy metal detoxification, or orthomolecular metabolic regulation.

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In general, I see my patients 1-3 times.

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