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Myofascial Manipulation: Foundations, Regional Applications, and Clinical Integration
PT
OT
Course Level:
Intermediate
Course Type:
In-person
October 10–11, 2026
Check-In Time: 10/10/2026 7:30:00 AM
Course Time(s): Saturday, October 10th Check in time 7:30-8:00AM(CST) Course time 8:00AM-5:00PM(CST) Sunday, October 11th Course time 8:00AM-4:45PM(CST)
Course Location:
Contact Hours: 15
Course Completion:
Course intended to be completed in full.
Instructor: William J. Hanney, PT, PHD, ATC/L, CSCS, MTC
Instructor Bio:
William J. Hanney, PT, PhD, ATC/L, CSCS, MTC is a clinician, researcher and educator who currently serves as an instructor at University of Central Florida School of Physical Therapy where he teaches and conducts clinical research. Additionally, he maintains a clinical practice at Broos Rehabilitation. Dr. Hanney earned his undergraduate degree from University of West Florida for studies in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training and his Master and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. His clinical practice focuses on the treatment of orthopedic conditions with a special interest in core stabilization and muscular control. He is an experienced educator, clinician, and author having presented/published nationally in the areas of biomechanics, rehabilitation and sports medicine. Dr. Hanney maintains involvement in the APTA, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, The American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists and the National Athletic Trainers Association.
Financial Disclosure:
Bill will receive an honorarium for teaching this course
Non‑financial Disclosure:
Bill has no non-financial relationships to disclose
Day 1 covers fascia fundamentals-structure, neurophysiology and its role in pain and movement dysfunction. Participants will practice palpation and release techniques, then apply them to the cervical thoracic, and upper extremity regions. Clinical applications include tension headaches, thoracic outlet syndrome, shoulder dysfunction, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Day 2 focuses on the lower quadrant, addressing the thoracolumbar fascia, pelvis and lower extremity. Instruction highlights conditions such as low back pain, hip impingement, patellofemoral pain, and plantar fasciopathy. Labs emphasize targeted techniques for the lumbar spine, pelvis, hip, and lower extremity, concluding with whole body integration and clinical reasoning.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to identify fascial restrictions, apply safe and effective techniques, and integrate myofascial manipulation with exercise and movement retraining. This course is ideal for clinicians looking to expand their manual therapy toolbox and improve outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal pain and movement disorders.
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
- Describe the anatomy, physiology, and biomechanical properties of fascia and its role in musculoskeletal function and dysfunction.
- Identify indications, contraindications, and precautions for the safe application of myofascial manipulation.
- Demonstrate accurate palpation skills to assess fascial restrictions across the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, pelvic, upper extremity, and lower extremity regions.
- Apply foundational myofascial manipulation techniques, including sustained pressure, cross-hand release, and fascial gliding.
- Perform region-specific myofascial techniques for the upper quadrant, lower quadrant, and extremities to address common clinical conditions.
- Integrate global fascial release strategies using fascial line concepts (e.g., superficial back line, spiral line) to enhance mobility and function.
- Incorporate myofascial manipulation into comprehensive treatment plans alongside exercise, movement retraining, and patient education.
- Utilize clinical reasoning to select, sequence, and progress myofascial interventions based on patient presentation and outcome measures.
7:30 Sign in and Continental Breakfast
8:00 Fascia in rehabilitation and scope of practice
9:00 Myofascial System Foundation
- Anatomy and physiology of fascia: layers, continuity, tensegrity principles
- Neurophysiological mechanisms: Mechanoreceptors, autonomic effects, pain science
- Indications, contraindications, and precautions
10:15 Lab: Foudnational Palpation and general techniques
11:15 Upper Quadrant (Cervical and Thoracic Regions)
12:30 Lunch (on own)
1:30 Lab: Upper Quadrant Techniques- Cervical and Thoracic
3:00 Break
3:15 Upper Extremity Applications
- Fascial lines and connections in upper extremity dysfunction patterns: Carpal tunnel, lateral Epicondylalgia, Shoulder impingement
- Pectoral fascia release
- Forearm fascial mobilization
- Carpal tunnel unloading techniques
Day 2
8:00 Key concepts, techniques and clinical reflections
8:30 Lumbar and Pelvic Fascia
- Thoracolumbar fascia, iliopsoas, pelvic floor connections
- Clinical syndromes: low back pain, SI joint dysfunction, hip impingement
- Thoracolumbar decompression
- Iliacus and psoas fascial manipulation
- Piriformis and gluteal fascial release
11:00 Lower Extremity Fascial Connections
- IT band, hamstrings, adductors, plantar fascia
- Clinical applications: PFPS, hamstring strains, plantar fasciopathy
12:45 Lab: Lower Extremity Techniques
- T band mobilization and fascial glide
- Hamstring fascial release
- Plantar fascia unloading and mobilization
2:45 Clinical Integration and Advanced Concepts
- Linking regions via fascial lines (superficial back line, spiral line, lateral line)
- Combining manipulation with therapeutic exercise
- Case-based reasoning: headaches, chronic LBP, post-surgical scarring
- Sequenced fascial release strategies
- Partnered assessment-intervention-reassessment practice
Contact Information
M Health Fairview Rehab Services Continuing Education Department
Email: rehabce@fairview.org
Phone: 612-672-5607