What is flossing in physiotherapy?
Flossing is also known as “immobilization of superficial tissues in order to mobilize deep tissues”. Flossing is a technique of affecting the skin and myofascial structures using special therapeutic silicone tourniquet. The effect of flossing that patient experiences immediately after the procedure: blood circulation improvement, improving the mobility of myofascial structures, tendons…
Where should Nordblades be used?
Conditions For Which IASTM is Usually Used: Medial Epicondylitis, Lateral Epicondylitis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Neck Pain Plantar Fascitis Rotator Cuff Tendinitis Patellar Tendinitis Tibialis Posterior Tendinitis Heel Pain /Achilles Tendinitis DeQuervain’s Syndrome Post-Surgical and Traumatic Scars Myofascial Pain and Restrictions Musculoskeletal Imbalances Chronic Joint Swelling Associated with Sprains/Strains Ligament Sprains Muscle Strains…
Mechanism of IASTM
Soft tissue injuries can occur from excessive tension or overuse. After an injury, inflammation and proliferation of new cells occur, during which fibrosis and formation of scar tissue in the injured soft tissue may occur. These changes reduce tissue elasticity and cause adhesion, which can lead to diminished soft tissue function and…
IASTM History
Because sports injuries reduce soft tissue function and increase pain, they can have a negative impact on maintaining one’s optimal conditioning. Therefore, rehabilitation after a sports injury is critical, and several interventions have been proposed to help the process of healing. These include electroacupuncture, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, laser therapy,…
Our Tools
NordBlade 1.0 \ NordBlade 2.0 The NordBlade 1.0 \ NordBlade 2.0 Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM) tool is a flat tool 3 mm thick, that allows you to unload the hands of a specialist and penetrate deep into tissues with minimal effort. Durring STM procedure we affect skin, receptors, connective tissue and deep…