Course description
Fascial Manipulation® is a manual therapy method that has been developed by Luigi Stecco, an Italian physiotherapist from the north of Italy. This method has evolved over the last 40 years through study and practice in the treatment of a vast caseload of musculoskeletal problems.
It focuses on the fascia, in particular the deep muscular fascia, including the epimysium and the retinacula and considers that the myofascial system is a three-dimensional continuum. Initially, via collaboration with the Anatomy Faculties of the René Descartes University, Paris, France and the University of Padova in Italy, and more recently, with a host of different collaborations, Dr. Carla Stecco and Dr. Antonio Stecco have carried out extensive research into the anatomy and histology of the fascia via dissection of unembalmed cadavers. These dissections have enhanced the pre-existing biomechanical model already elaborated by Luigi Stecco by providing new histological and anatomical data. This method presents a complete biomechanical model that assists in deciphering the role of fascia in musculoskeletal disorders.
The mainstay of this manual method lies in the identification of specific, localised areas of the fascia in connection with a specific limited movement. Once a limited or painful movement is identified, then a specific point on the fascia is implicated and, through the appropriate manipulation of this precise part of the fascia, movement can be restored. This course provides theory and practical work: the assessment process of the deep fascia, using history of injury and of physical compensation, movement and palpation, and then treatment based on the above.The participant will have the knowledge to apply this technique effectively on completion of the 6 day course.
Details
Cheryl Megalos PT
September 6-9 ,2024 and September 27-29, 2024
GF Strong Rehabilataion Centre
4255 Laurel Street
Vancouver BC
V5Z 2G9
