Lessons
Foreword and Welcome Introduction
Learning Objectives
Chapter 1a: Foundation and Origin of IASTM
Background Soft tissue manipulation (STM) is a type of manual therapy administered by hands alone or with a rigid device. Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a type of STM that uses rigid devices to deliver directed, targeted forces to specific tissue (Loghmani 2016). The history of IASTM has been traced back to ancient […]
Chapter 1b: Foundation and Origin of IASTM
Chapter 1c: Foundation and Origin of IASTM
Chapter 2a: Research and Effectiveness of IASTM
Research Simplified Background Research is complicated. However, in order to understand this next section, we need to explain and clarify a few points when it comes to research. When reading a journal article, it is imperative that the reader understands the type of study (design) performed, the supporting evidence behind it, and the grade of […]
Chapter 2b: Research and Effectiveness of IASTM
Chapter 2c: Research and Effectiveness of IASTM
Chapter 2d: Research and Effectiveness of IASTM
Chapter 2e: Research and Effectiveness of IASTM
Chapter 3a: Principles and Benefits of IASTM Related to Soft Tissue Dysfunction
Principles of IASTM The purpose and usefulness of IASTM is two-fold. First to target affected tissue deeper than your hands can and to literally save your hands. IASTM is a simple and practical technique because the surface of the instrument minimizes the force used by the practitioner, but maximizes the force delivered to the tissues. […]
Chapter 3b: Principles and Benefits of IASTM Related to Soft Tissue Dysfunction
Chapter 4a: Mechanical and Neurophysiologic Responses to IASTM
Tissue Dysfunction: Scar Tissue and Adhesions Injury, trauma or surgery, all affect the connective tissue within the body. Where it has been show in research, that after an injury and surgery, the body starts to heal itself from the inside out. Scar tissue is a natural occurrence from the inflammatory response that is seen after […]
Chapter 4b: Mechanical and Neurophysiologic Responses to IASTM
Chapter 4c: Mechanical and Neurophysiologic Responses to IASTM
Chapter 5a: Type of Tools
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Chapter 5b: Type of Tools
Chapter 6a: Type of Strokes and Techniques
Basic Concepts When choosing an instrument think about what you are trying to do, as there are a few considerations that should be made: 1. Size of the treatment area will determine which tool to use. Meaning, the larger the instrument, the broader the muscle regions covered as seen in hamstring, iliotibial band, quadriceps and […]
Chapter 6b: Type of Strokes and Techniques
Chapter 6c: Type of Strokes and Techniques
Chapter 6d: Type of Strokes and Techniques
Chapter 6e: Type of Strokes and Techniques
Chapter 6f: Strokes and Techniques
Chapter 7a: Indications, Precautions and Contraindications
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Chapter 8a: The Foundation of Fascia and Fascial Slings
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Chapter 8b: The Foundation of Fascia and Fascial Slings
Chapter 8c: The Foundation of Fascia and Fascial Slings
Chapter 8d: The Foundation of Fascia and Fascial Slings
Chapter 8e: The Foundation of Fascia and Fascial Slings
Chapter 9a: Trigger Points
What are Trigger Points? Simons, Travel and Simons defined a trigger point (TrP) as a hyperirritable spot in skeletal muscle that is associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band. The spot is tender and gives rise to characteristic referred pain, motor dysfunction and autonomic phenomena. Thus each TrP contains a sensory component, […]
Chapter 9b: Trigger Points
Chapter 9c: Trigger Points
Chapter 9d: Trigger Points
Chapter 9e: Trigger Points
Chapter 9f: Trigger Points
Chapter 9g: Trigger Points
Chapter 9h: Trigger Points
Chapter 9i: Trigger Points
Chapter 10a: Clinical Patterns of Common Orthopedic Movement Dysfunctions
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Chapter 11a: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
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Chapter 11b: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11c: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11d: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11e: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11f: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11g: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11h: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11i: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11j: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
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Chapter 11k: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11l: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11m: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11n: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11o: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11p: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11q: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11r: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11s: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11t: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 11u: IASTM Techniques for Upper Body
Chapter 12a: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
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Chapter 12b: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12c: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12d: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12e: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12f: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12g: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
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Chapter 12h: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
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Chapter 12i: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12j: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12k: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12l: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12m: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12n: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12o: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12p: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12q: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12r: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
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Chapter 12s: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12t: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12u: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12v: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Chapter 12w: IASTM Techniques for Lower Body
Upper Body: Treatment and Assessment Strokes
Upper Body: Treatment and Assessment Strokes
Upper Body: Treatment and Assessment Strokes
Lower Body: Treatment and Assessment Strokes
Lower Body: Treatment and Assessment Strokes
Lower Body: Treatment and Assessment Strokes
IASTM Home Study Summary
IASTM Home Study Course Evaluation