Fascial techniques are manual procedures that act specifically on the connective-tissue envelopes of muscles, organs and other structures. The aim is to change the tension, gliding capacity and hydration of the fascial tissue.
Techniques used include broad pushing and pulling techniques, targeted pressure on restrictions, gliding techniques between tissue layers, and active movements under manual contact. Well-known concepts include myofascial release according to Barnes, the fascial distortion model according to Typaldos and schools from the structural field. Findings and techniques are placed in the individual context of movement and loading.