Patent ID: 9649244
Date: 2017-05-16
CPC Classifications: A61H

Claim:
1. A method for achieving myofascial release of a restriction of a fascia layer in a patient via manipulation of the patient's epidermis adjacent the restriction, the method comprising the steps of: providing a myofascial release tool comprising a gripping head that provides a rubbery, high friction gripping surface, and a bulbous body opposite the gripping surface that is adapted for grasping by hand, wherein the gripping surface includes a plurality of grooves that are formed in a grid that includes a horizontal grooves and vertical grooves that intersect at approximately 90 degrees; engaging the epidermis of the patient with firm gliding pressure that is enough to grip the epidermis; stretching the epidermis to a stretched position at which the movement is restricted by the restriction; and performing a series of rapid glides in two dimensions, longitudinal, lateral, and diagonal, around the stretched position, with firm gliding pressure to release the restriction.