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Why Stretch Therapy
Improve your mobility and relieve your pain with fascial stretch therapy at PhysioDNA. Fascial stretch therapy (FST) is a type of stretching technique that targets the body’s fascia, which is the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, and organs. At PhysioDNA, our fascial stretch therapists can help to increase your flexibility, range of motion, and performance while reducing pain and tension. By addressing restrictions in the fascia, FST takes a broader approach by targeting the fascial lines that connect everything in the body, rather than only focusing on an isolated body part in traditional stretching.
Fascial stretch therapy typically involves a combination of passive and active stretching, and uses circulatory, gently oscillating movements of traction and stabilization to decompress joints and expand space in the soft tissues. FST uses gentle, sustained movements and pressure to release fascial tension – making it a safe and comfortable treatment modality for a wide range of individuals.
Fascial Stretch Therapy at PhysioDNA
At PhysioDNA we pride ourselves on having several of our therapists certified in Fascial Stretch Therapy (at the highest level).Our therapists have combined thousands of hours of stretching with a variety of groups of patients, from young adults to older individuals, as well as all levels of athletes. Our team is highly skilled in stretching techniques and the proof is in how great the patient feels when they are done with the session. We have seen and patients have described huge improvements and benefits in even just one session of Fascial Stretch Therapy with our experienced team.
OUR CLINICAL ASSESSMENT
We have 3 multidisciplinary clinics in Toronto, Bloor West Village and Oakville. Whether you require help recovering from an injury or wish to take your fitness goals to the next level, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us 24/7 through e-mail at clinic@physiodna.com, by phone at 905-338-2437 or via our online booking tool.
RESTORATIVE AND REHABILITATIVE THERAPY
We have one mission: to help you prevent pain and injury while promoting body awareness. Our clinicians use evidence-based assessments, treatments and prevention plans to ensure that you understand how to maintain a long-term healthy lifestyle.
MOVEMENT, PERFORMANCE AND WELLNESS
At our clinics in Toronto, Bloor West Village and Oakville, we recognize the need to find unique solutions for our clients. We provide custom packages with a wide range of services tailored to suit each individual’s needs whilst always striving for the best results.
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How can FST help?
FST can be helpful for a wide range of individuals including athletes of all levels, those with acute or chronic pain, those recovering from injuries, or simply anyone looking to improve their flexibility and mobility. FST is often used in combination with other therapies such as physiotherapy, massage, chiropractic, and osteopathy.
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What does a FST session look like? Our experienced fascial stretch therapists will:
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- Conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify areas of fascial tension
- Develop an individualized therapy plan tailored to your goals and problem areas
- Guide you through specific gentle, assisted stretches to address fascial restrictions
- Educate you on specific movements or stretches to work on at home to maintain your flexibility and new ranges of motion.
Frequently Ask Question
General Questions
To achieve significant and lasting changes with fascial stretch therapy, it is recommended to do a minimum of three sessions. In spite of this, one can notice gains immediately after a 60-minute session. In order to target multiple areas of the body, a 60-minute session is needed in order to ensure enough time is spent on the needed joints. If the area of focus is a single joint, then a shorter session can always be beneficial; however, we would recommend it.
Yes, Fascial Stretch Therapy is safe, even for post-injury patients. It is helpful for a number of conditions related to bad posture, injuries and a limited range of motion. We have qualified fascial stretch therapists who help make the therapy efficient and effective by customizing the sessions to suit your body and your goals. Fascial stretch therapy is heavily used at our clinic for post-injury care. Our therapists are experts in physical rehabilitation and the management of injury. If the injury is caused by tight muscles or spasms, then fascial stretch therapy is exactly what is needed in order to recover. Specific injuries such as patellofemoral syndrome, IT band syndrome, piriformis syndrome, mechanical low back pain, tight hip flexors, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and more can all benefit from fascial stretch therapy.
Fascial Stretch Therapy is a gentle yet effective approach that targets specific areas. The techniques used include stretching exercises, myofascial release, and active release techniques. These are administered along with other treatments, including physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment, and osteopathy. Our experts work together to ensure that the most beneficial treatments are being provided.
A session would include a postural scan, range of movement, and passive stretching with the patient on the table. You can wear comfortable clothing that you would not mind moving in or being moved in. The stretching may be slightly uncomfortable; however, it should never be painful.
Fascial stretch therapy (FST) focuses on increasing the body’s flexibility, mobility, and mechanical function through the treatment of chronic pain, muscular stiffness, and abnormal movements. By stimulating the body’s circulation and promoting joint movement, pain may decrease as a result, depending on what the cause of the pain may be. Fascial stretch therapy is also great in the prevention of pain and injury, increasing functional range of movement, and helping to optimize performance in sports and everyday life functionality.
As a part of your session, your therapist performing fascial stretch therapy will need to assess various postures by changing your position. Wearing loose-fitting clothing or clothing you feel comfortable being moved in would provide more freedom of movement and will result in a more effective and comfortable experience overall.
Continuing Fascial Stretch Therapy has positive effects on increasing range of motion and flexibility with long-term effects. The stretch technique will result in the remodelling of connective tissue structures and passive muscle strength, which will lead to better flexibility. The goal is to help sustain the improvements in flexibility. Thus, in order for stretching exercises to provide significant benefits, one should do so on a regular basis.
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