Functional Range Release (FR) is a system of diagnosing and treating joint and muscle problems. It is a hands on technique used by Chiropractors and Physiotherapists to treat muscle tension and scar tissue (adhesions). Scar tissue and muscle tension can develop in almost anyone, especially after an injury, after surgery or due to chronic stress or overuse of a muscle or joint.

In the last 10 years, FR techniques have been taught to the medical staff of many pro level athletic teams, but you don't need to be an athlete to benefit from FR. It is used by Chiropractors and Physiotherapists to treat people of all ages for various aches, pains or conditions of the muscles or joints.

Functional Range Release® (FR) is for people looking for relief from joint and muscle injuries. Whether these injuries are acute or chronic in nature, FR® helps you make a quick recovery. But it is also for people looking for the best solution who don't know where to turn, or for those who are not getting the relief they are looking for from their current course of therapy.

FR is effective for all kinds of conditions. If it hurts, feels stiff or sore, FR can most likely help. FR is used to treat all kinds of injuries ranging from severe to minor. The following is a list of common conditions that can benefit from FR:

Yes! FR is a great technique that is utilized by many top professional sports teams. It can be used to help athletes heal from injuries or it can also be used to help prevent injuries. Pro sports teams employ medical staff trained in FR so that they can ensure their athletes stay in peak physical condition. 

Yes! FR is safe and effective to use on anyone of any age. FR providers are trained to use appropriate pressure when treating their patients, and can adapt their technique for any body size or level of comfort.

FR treatments target scar tissue (adhesions) that can build up in muscles when they are injured or overused. FR providers use hands on treatments to break up or release the scar tissue so that the muscle can heal properly. Scar tissue can cause pain, loss of range of motion or wear and tear on the nearby joint if it is not treated and removed.

It depends on the nature of the condition being treated, but most people see significant results within the first 6-8 visits. If scar tissue has formed from an injury that happened a long time ago or from chronic overuse, then sometimes it can take longer. An FR provider will be able to assess the problem accurately and provide each patient with a prognosis.

FR providers learn the technique over the course of several seminars that are 22 hours in length each. There are 3 regions of the body to learn for a total of 66 hours of learning before they are a full body certified FR provider. However, if only one region of the body has been learned, an FR provider can perform the techniques on that region. The regions are spine, upper extremity and lower extremity.

In addition to the FR seminars, providers can also take additional courses that provide more in depth instructions regarding examination / diagnosis and rehabilitation / exercise. These are important components of everyone's recovery and are part of each patient's experience with FR.