IASTM Therapy
FASCIQ® IASTM Tools (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization tools) are made of high-quality surgical stainless steel AISI 304 (1.4301) and are used by the professional therapist for loosening fascial structures. They mobilize the fascial soft tissue.
Stainless steel is the most suitable material for IASTM Tools because it resonates. Information provided by the tissue about agitated structures can be felt by the therapist through the tool. The therapist scans the condition of the tissue by stroking the skin with the tool. In that way, he or she can feel where blockages are present that need to be treated. By stroking the skin with the tools, you can not only detect superficial adhesions, but also irregularities that are located deep underneath the skin. The feeling can be compared to stroking sand.
Many therapists use their fingers to apply pressure to the tissue. This is why joint wear and strains are a common complaint among therapists. By using FASCIQ® Tools, the treatment becomes much less physically taxing for the therapist.
FASCIQ® IASTM Tools Stimulate:
A flexible and well-maintained, healthy fascial network
Improved tissue perfusion
Improved range of motion
Mobilization of the soft tissue
Loosening of adhesions in the connective tissue
Treatment of trigger points
The FASCIQ® IASTM Tools consist of a number of separate IASTM instruments that look different with various finished sides. In addition to separate instruments, FASCIQ® also offers two complete sets with various tools, all packed in a sturdy, beautiful storage bag. The smaller tools are generally used for treating smaller parts of the body, smaller strokes and reaching superficial tissue structures. The larger and heavier tools are used to reach deeper and are suitable for treating larger parts of the body.
Shapes & Edges IASTM Tools Have:
Concave shape – a rounder, long curve
Convex shape – a tube-shaped indentation
Round blunt shape, for more pressure and deeper layers
Hook shape, among other things for treating trigger points
Double slanted edges – ideal for strokes in both directions without switching hands; feels slightly sharper on the skin
One slanted edge – ideal for scanning tissue problems, though with fewer application options
Round, straight edge – feels softer to the client, allowing more pressure; ideal for treating trigger points
How to Choose the Right IASTM Tool?
The most appropriate instrument depends on the complaint to be treated and the pain point or pain line indicated by the client. The part of the body that must be treated is also important in choosing the right IASTM FASCIQ® Tool.
Some instruments are used to “feel” blockages by stroking across the tissue, using the slanted sides of the tool. The points of the instruments are used to reach problems in deeper layers of the fascia and make fascial manipulations possible.
Which tool is used also depends on the therapist. Everyone has their personal preferences, and the tool should feel comfortable in one’s hand.
All FASCIQ® IASTM Tools Carry Lifetime Guarantee
All FASCIQ® IASTM tools carry a Lifetime Guarantee, which of course applies under normal usage.