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Myofascial Decompression (Cupping)
What Is Myofascial Decompression?
Myofascial Decompression (MFD) — commonly known as cupping therapy — is a manual therapy technique that uses negative pressure to lift and decompress the soft tissue layers beneath the skin. Unlike traditional massage, which compresses tissue downward, MFD pulls the fascia upward using suction cups, creating space within the tissue to reduce restriction, improve circulation, and ease pain.
At MoveWell With Don, Dr. Don Hoang, PT, DPT, MFDc is specially credentialed in myofascial decompression and uses this technique as part of a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan — not as a standalone gimmick. Whether you're a weightlifter dealing with stubborn muscle tightness, a climber managing forearm pain, or an active adult frustrated with chronic discomfort, MFD may be a powerful tool in your recovery.
Mulligan Mobilization (MWM)
What Is Mulligan Mobilization?
Mulligan Mobilization — formally known as Mobilization With Movement (MWM) — is a specialized manual therapy technique developed by New Zealand physiotherapist Brian Mulligan. It combines a therapist-applied joint glide with the patient's own active movement, often producing immediate and dramatic reductions in pain and improvements in range of motion.
What makes Mulligan different from conventional joint mobilization is that it works while you move — not passively on a table. The therapist sustains a precise accessory force on the joint as you perform a movement that was previously painful or restricted. When applied correctly, that movement becomes pain-free, and the improvements often last.
Active Release Technique (ART)
What Is Active Release Technique?
Active Release Technique (ART) is a patented, hands-on soft tissue treatment system used to address injuries and dysfunction in muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. It was developed in the early 1980s by Dr. P. Michael Leahy and is widely used by physical therapists, sports medicine physicians, and performance clinicians working with athletes at all levels.
ART is built on a key principle: when soft tissues are overloaded — through acute injury, repetitive strain, or sustained pressure — they develop adhesions. These dense areas of scar-like tissue restrict normal movement between structures, alter muscle mechanics, and produce pain, weakness, reduced range of motion, and sometimes numbness or tingling.
ART systematically identifies and releases these adhesions by combining precise manual pressure with active patient movement — restoring normal tissue glide and function.