Tetrodotoxin blocks action potentials in nerves by binding to the pores of the voltage-gated, fast sodium channels in nerve cell membranes, essentially preventing any affected nerve cells from firing by blocking the channels used in the process.
Full Circle offers Premium Continuing Education Courses for Massage Therapist and Bodyworkers. Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique is a series of passive contractions that allow therapists to release muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissue. I wanted to say how much I enjoyed learning SMRT with Dawn and Patty in Bozeman this weekend. I used the SMRT principals and techniques on all 3 of my long term clients today and we were all very excited about the results and changes that happened in such a relatively short amount of time.
In the world of health care, the previous statement is the exception and not the rule. The frequency of active release techniques treatments are restricted to once every other day. The treatment of soft tissue injury with active inflammation or due to blunt trauma is prohibited. Active release techniques are utilized to evaluate and treat many types of soft tissue injuries. Most soft tissue injury and damage is caused by trauma and chronic injury. Injured soft tissue is predisposed to scar formation, inflammation, and abnormal fusion of diseased muscle.