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Fascial Distortion Model
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What is FDM?
What is Fascial Distortion Model (FDM)?
What is FDM? I’m glad you asked…
FDM stands for Fascial Distortion Model, developed by Dr. Stephen Typaldos, DO.
It’s called a ‘model’ because it isn’t a technique.
It’s actually a treatment model in which virtually all soft tissue injuries, or musculoskeletal complaints, are viewed through 1 or more of the 6 different types of alterations to the body’s connective tissues.
FDM has no protocols to memorize. Yet, FDM contains a detailed physical assessment, which leads to a specific diagnosis, and provides objective outcomes.
The patient’s verbal and physical descriptions, coupled with the mechanism of injury and relevant orthopedic tests, will lead the practitioner to the proper form of soft tissue treatment.
And for this reason, no other soft tissue approach can reproduce the outcomes repetitively across the board as well as we can!
Dr. Stephen Typaldos, DO
Founder of Fascial Distortion Model®
Triggerbands™
Cylinder Distortions™
Continuum Distortions™
Herniated Triggerpoints™
Folding Distortions™
Tectonic Fixations™
Who is FDM?
We Are FDM
Our trainings are open to anyone who is licensed to do manual therapy. Athletic Trainers, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Osteopathic Physicians, Medical Doctors, Licensed Massage Therapists
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MEET YOUR FDM Instructors & Staff
C. Tyrell Hummel
Instructor, President Ninjaneer
Sepehr Zandi
Instructor, Papa Bear
Shawna Cooper
Instructor, North Star
Everett Johnson
Instructor, Anatomy Ninjaneer
Ashlee Blakley
Instructor, Super Mom
Scott Howitt
Instructor, International Traveler
Lawrence Micheli
Instructor, Canadian Ninjaneer
Michael Heitholt
Instructor, Outdoor Enthusiast
Michael Carey
Instructor, Dinosaur Dad
John Tarpoff
Instructor, Meat Ninjaneer
Cameron Fort
Instructor, Surf Ninjaneer
Jay Ferguson
Partner, Tech Ninjaneer
Bleu
Emotional Support Animal
Casey Navis
Instructor, Spartaneer
Bruce
Assistant Instructor, Party Animal