ABOUT Fascial Distortion Model
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®
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Triggerbands™
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Cylinder Distortions™
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Continuum Distortions™
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Herniated Triggerpoints™
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Folding Distortions™
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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
Happy Clients
Teams/Universities
Expert Instructors
Training Seminars
FDM NINJANEER TEAM
MEET YOUR FDM Instructors & Staff
![C. Tyrell Hummel](https://www.fdmeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/hummel.jpg)
C. Tyrell Hummel
Instructor, President Ninjaneer
![Sepehr Zandi](https://www.fdmeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/zandi.jpg)
Sepehr Zandi
Instructor, Papa Bear
![Shawna Cooper](https://www.fdmeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/cooper.jpg)
Shawna Cooper
Instructor, North Star
![Everett Johnson](https://www.fdmeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/ejohnson.jpg)
Everett Johnson
Instructor, Anatomy Ninjaneer
![Ashlee Blakley](https://www.fdmeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/blakley.jpg)
Ashlee Blakley
Instructor, Super Mom
![Scott Howitt](https://www.fdmeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/howitt.jpg)
Scott Howitt
Instructor, International Traveler
![Lawrence Micheli](https://www.fdmeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/micheli.jpg)
Lawrence Micheli
Instructor, Canadian Ninjaneer
![Michael Heitholt](https://www.fdmeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/heitholt.jpg)
Michael Heitholt
Instructor, Outdoor Enthusiast
![Michael Carey](https://www.fdmeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/carey.jpg)
Michael Carey
Instructor, Dinosaur Dad
![John Tarpoff](https://www.fdmeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/jtarpoff.jpg)
John Tarpoff
Instructor, Meat Ninjaneer
![Cameron Fort](https://www.fdmeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/fort.jpg)
Cameron Fort
Instructor, Surf Ninjaneer
![Jay Ferguson](https://www.fdmeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/ferguson.jpg)
Jay Ferguson
Partner, Tech Ninjaneer
![Bleu](https://www.fdmeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/bleu.jpg)
Bleu
Emotional Support Animal
![Casey Navis](https://www.fdmeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/navis.jpg)
Casey Navis
Instructor, Spartaneer
![Bruce](https://www.fdmeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/bruce.jpg)
Bruce
Assistant Instructor, Party Animal