Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) - 1 day

 

This one day course will teach you how to effectively utilise Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM)using the Arco tools to provide a therapeutic benefit to clients. You will learn how to integrate the Arco tools into your treatments while also integrating techniques you perform on a daily basis.

Our hands-on courses are carried out in small groups.

 

This course will cover

·    Introduction to IASTM

·    How IASTM works

·    Mechanical & Neurophysiological Effects

·    Contraindications to IASTM

·    How to use the arco tools incl. tool hygiene

·    Discussion on current IASTM research

 

Treatment areas using arco

·    Cervical

·    Thoracic

·    Lumbar

·    Upper and Lower Extremities

·    Scar Tissue / Adhesions

·    Active and passive techniques


Suitable for Osteopaths, Remedial / Sports Massage Therapists (must be Level 4), Physiotherapists and Chiropractors.

 

Dates: TBC

Location: Edinburgh Academy Junior School

 

Cost: £375 (includes 2 Arco tools and carry case)