Recovery of Functional Mobility with a Long-Term Nursing Facility Patient Utilizing the Fascial Distortion Model: A Case Study

Abstract Functional immobility has demonstrated a higher risk of all-cause mortality in geriatric population. It is noted that musculoskeletal pain one major factor involved with functional immobility. The fascial distortion model (FDM) utilizes pathognomonic physical gestures to diagnose and treat pain. In this case study, long-term nursing facility patient significantly prolonged wheelchair-to-bed transfer presented several upper lower extremity distortions. After FDM treatment, the moderate return mobility. This presents utility treatment cases decreased mobility due as well for patients skilled settings.