Welcome to
Infigo Education Podiatry Fascia Courses
What is Fascial Manipulation®
Fascial Manipulation® Stecco Method is a hands on approach intending to restore the intricate functional relationship between the fascia and its associated muscles, where this has been disrupted.
Where such MSK disruption occurs, be it local or more global throughout, from the pelvis to the toes, the FM courses for podiatrists are rich in anatomical knowledge of the Myofascial relationship, as well logical diagnostic assessment approach and treament options. It offers:
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Insight into the anatomy, physiology, neurology and pathology of fascial tissue and its associated muscles.
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A distinctive biomechanical model of fascial function, clinical reasoning and practical application, based on the above, to benefit your patients. An additional way in, if you wish, to aid a positive resolution. As one highly experienced MSK podiatrist chose to put it:
“I love this course. It will change how you work…..in a good way!” Bob Longworth
Want to know what this might look like? You can get a taste of it in the webinar video below.
A brief over view of Fascial Manipulation®.
It is the detail that counts
These Fascial Manipulation® courses are packed with current detailed anatomy, physiology, neurology and pathology of human fascia. This is what underpins the clinical reasoning and practical approach of employing FM within your care pathways. Have a watch of the video opposite to get an idea.
Targeting that which can be changed
FM does not intend to change deep muscular fascial tissue. It primarily targets chemical components within its layers, Hyaluronic Acid (HA), part of whose role is that of a lubricant to aid gliding of fascial layers over and within muscle, as the muscle moves. Various contributors to increasing viscosity of HA exist and one potential consequence is impaired sliding between fascia, muscle and associated proprioceptors, Muscle Spindles, in the area. The mechanism of FM treatment has been demonstrated to aid a restoration of appropriate lubrication change within the fascia which may aid improved muscle spindle sensitivity.
Working in alliance
FM can be used as a stand alone intervention though, frequently, it plays a significant tool in an MSK care pathway presentations in podiatry. Particularly, it can involve the practitioner and patient working together in determining ongoing changes of the patient experience as FM treatment is undergone. Establishing a therapeutic alliance.
Meet the tutors
The level 1 and 2 online theory courses are prepared and presented by Professors Carla and Antonio Stecco, clearly structured and allow you to manage your study schedule. There is plenty to learn in the theory and it will need dedicated time but it is so rewarding. The onsite practical part of the courses for podiatrists are led by Professor Antonio Stecco and run over 2 days.
Pragmatically
The course provides a detailed approach for assessing, diagnosing, treating fascial contributors to our pain or limited function experience, that may not lie in muscle, tendons, joints direct but in associated deep fascial tissues.
Do I need to have studied fascia before?
No. Prior knowledge of working with fascia is not required to attend the course. All the material is a within Podiatrists ability to learn. However, making quality time available to study the lectures is essential and cannot be emphasised enough.
Our course provides opportunity for:
- Podiatrists to up-skill and extend their scope of practice in the area of connective tissue, its anatomy, physiology, pathology and treatment. Led by some of the worlds leading researchers.
Client Testimonials
A fantastic course….already helped our patients…thank you Ian for introducing myself and the team to FM.
Mr Ben H.I find the joint mobilisation and fascial manipulation techniques to be an overall part of my assessment……From a surgical perspective the techniques have resulted in many patients not having to undergo surgical procedures as well as managing post-operative complications resulting from abnormal gait patterns.
Dr. Mark P.