Examination based on the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM)

Examination According to the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM)

The diagnosis in the FDM is essentially based on three components.

A very important and central aspect in FDM is the body language of the patient, especially the movements and pointing with the hands. Describing the complaints with the hands is a crucial point in the diagnosis and is unique to the FDM. Interestingly, this nonverbal body language seems to be the same for everyone, transcending countries and cultures. This is why the Typaldos method works worldwide, from America to Europe, Africa, and Japan. Additionally, the therapist also gains an idea of which treatment technique might appear sensible. It is vital to carefully observe the patient's movements and gestures, as gestures can often be shown or hinted at only briefly.

As with any medical examination, it begins with a specific medical history in which subjective complaints and issues are queried. Attention is paid to the manner in which the patient describes the complaints with adjectives. These key words also contain important information regarding the location and current state of the respective distortion.

Furthermore, the progression of the problem is of interest. Again, conclusions can be drawn about the respective distortion. The nature of the onset, whether with or without accident/trauma, and whether there was a triggering event are important pieces of information.

The examination involves movement tests with and without strain. Thus, movements can be objectified and pain, if present, can be provoked, which further clarifies the gestures.

Through palpation, the exact location is determined for distortions such as herniated trigger points. It also serves to distinguish between the different folding distortions, as some are painful under pressure and others more under tension.

During and after the treatment, as is customary in manual therapy, the FDM therapist checks the effectiveness of their therapy and treatment/interventions using tests and re-tests.