Carla B Sottovia PHD addresses the postural and functional myofascial lines using ViPR.
Back and front functional lines
- They are both activated during athletic activities.
- Both lines have strong postural stabilizing functions in positions outside of the resting standing postures (e.g., yoga poses).
- Both lines provide extra power and precision to the movements of the limbs by lengthening their lever arm by connecting them across the body to the opposite limb.
Myofascial tracks – back functional line
- Latissimus dorsi
- Lumbodorsal fascia
- Sacral fascia
- Vastus lateralis
- Subpatellar tendon
Figure 3: Back functional line
Check out these exercises for the back functional line
Myofascial tracks – front functional line
- Lower edge of pectoralis major
- Lateral sheath of rectus abdominis
- Adductor longus
Figure 4: Front functional line
Check out these exercises for the front functional lines
Make sure you come back to www.viprfit.com , Carla will be discussing the Lateral and Spiral lines very soon! If you missed it, check out her previous blog on the Superficial front and back lines.
References
1. Myers T (2009), Anatomy Trains, 2nd edition.
2. Lindsay M (2008), Fascia – Clinical Applications for Health and Human Performance.
3. ViPR PT Movement Preparation Manual (2014).
4. ViPR PT Lifting and Shifting for Strength Manual (2014).