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Myofascial Release is a highly interactive stretching technique that requires feedback from the patient's body to determine the direction, force and duration of the stretch and to facilitate maximum relaxation of the tight or restricted tissues. When using Myofascial Release techniques, the therapist monitors tissue tightness by developing a kinesthetic link with the patient through touch. This link senses the patient's inherent tissue movement, underlying neurophysiologic tissue tone and the more overt muscle tone. As the therapist becomes more adept at sensing the patient's tone and tightness, the therapist is able to detect subtle restrictions to efficient movement. The therapist using Myofascial Release works with the patient, not on the patient. The therapist acts as a facilitator. Rather than planning a step-by-step treatment session, the therapist using Myofascial Release waits for guidance from the patient's body. Myofascial Release helps the patient to achieve the most efficient movement patterns that the patient's body can maintain with the least amount of effort.