FASCIAL MANIPULATION TREATMENT (STECCO)
What is fascia?
The fascia is a three dimensional matrix of connective tissue that covers all our muscles and tendons. The fascia is directly involved with generating movement, being able to sense movement and allowing full range of motion of our joints and limbs. Not much unlike a piece of clothing, should you tension one area, this tension will be seen through the entire clothing.
Photo of Human Fascia
Why the fascia?
When you get injured the fascia will become restricted and painful. The fascia is directly involved with force generation, proprieception, flexibility and joint stability. FASCIAL MANIPULATION directly treats these restrictions.
What Can Cause The Fascia To Become Restricted?
- Ankle Sprains
- Surgery
- Overuse injuries
- Traumatic injuries
- Sports injuries
- Poor posture
- Immobility
What is Fascial Manipulation Therapy?
Fascial Manipulation is a world renowned and evidence based treatment method for treating musculoskeletal injury and pain. By palpation and movement verification the practitioner (Podiatrist) will treat the restrictions by direct tissue application. The treatment is uncomfortable, but will lead to immediate reduction and pain.
What Can Fascial Manipulation Treat?
- Achilles tendinopaty
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Knee pain
- Hip and pelvic pain
- Lower back pain
- Leg Pain
