What does fascial stretch therapy do?

Fascial Stretch Therapy™ is a pain-free, unique, complete, and complementary system of table-based assisted stretching, focusing on the fascia and joint capsule as the key elements in achieving optimal flexibility, strength, performance, and pain relief.

Is stretching good for fascia?

Stretching that elongates your muscles can help you release tension in your muscles, which is one element of fascia, explains Grayson Wickham, physical therapist, DPT, CSCS.

What is fascia stretching?

Fascial stretching stretches the joint and the shorter, deeper muscles that cross only one joint first. Once those muscles are released (or loosened), then it moves to the longer, superficial muscles that cross 2 or more joints.

Is fascial stretch therapy covered by insurance?

Most insurance plans will offer coverage. Please check your individual plans for more details. FST is not covered under OHIP plans. The Sport Medicine Clinic will provide you with an invoice to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

How do you become a stretch therapist?

The qualifications and skills you need to become a stretch therapist depend on where you work. If you work in a clinical setting, you often need to be a licensed physical therapist, chiropractic professional, or massage therapist. Some rehab centers also accept certified yoga instructors and personal trainers.

What is Fascia therapy?

Fascial Stretch Therapy is a neuromyofascial manual therapy method which focuses on the connective tissue system rather than isolated muscle treatment. FST therapists assess active, passive, and resisted range of motion in functional positions and movements.

How often should you do fascia stretches?

Stretching and strengthening exercises will help reduce plantar fasciitis. It’s best to do each exercise 2 or 3 times a day, but you do not need to do them all at once.

How long does it take to stretch fascia?

Fascia also works in slower cycles than muscles do, both contracting and stretching more slowly. To stretch the fascia, hold gentle stretches for three to five minutes, relaxing into a hold.

Do you need to be certified to stretch people?

If you’re a Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Chiropractor, Physical Therapist or do any type of bodywork then you need to be certified in Stretching and Flexibility.

What are the two types of stretches?

Stretches are either dynamic (meaning they involve motion) or static (meaning they involve no motion). Dynamic stretches affect dynamic flexibility and static stretches affect static flexibility (and dynamic flexibility to some degree).