An Effective Therapy
STMs are used to increase the range of motion, decrease perceived stiffness, and reduce trigger points and myofascial pain. These techniques can be used before certain rehabilitation and physical therapy exercises to promote optimal movement and motor output.
What are Soft Tissue Mobilizations?
Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM) is an umbrella term used to describe manual, hands-on techniques that manipulate and promote the movement of soft tissues such as fascia, muscles, tendons, etc.
You will see the term applied to many different forms of manual therapy, however, we focus on the utilization of movement, both active and passive, during the manual manipulation of tissue.
Example Curriculum
- Learning STMs
- Directional Terminology
- MFR for Thoraco-lumbar-aponeurosis
- External Obliques
- Internal Obliques
- Obliques STM
- Rectus Abdominis
- Transverse Abdominis
- Abdominals Breathing STM
- Iliopsoas
- Erector Spinea Group
- Quadratus Lumborum
- Gluteus Maximus
- Tensor Fasciae Latae
- Gluteus Medius
- Piriformis & Deep 6 Rotators of the Hip
- STM Lateral Hip
- Sartorius
- Gracilis
- Adductor Magnus
- Adductor Group
- Adductors STM
- Rectus Femoris
- Semitendinosus
- Semimembranosus
- Bicep Femoris
- Hamstrings STM
About Your Instructor
My name is Kasie Tedrick, I'm a Licensed Manual and Massage Therapy Instructor and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
I received my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University and am currently working towards a Master's in Integrative Health.
I teach various live courses in Houston, Tx, including Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Advance Techniques and Topical Cannibinoids.
