The Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) is a patient-centered, symptom-based modality, useful to diagnose and treat painful musculoskeletal and other medical conditions. In this model, the patient becomes the “expert”, skilfully guiding the trained physician to the FDM diagnosis and treatment.

In the FDM approach, treatment is directed to the specific anatomical distortions of the capsule, ligaments, and surrounding fascia, physically reversing them. When the fascial distortions are corrected, the anatomical injury no longer exists, and the patient can resume normal function and is pain-free.