Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is a form of assisted stretching that focuses on the body’s connective tissue, muscles and joints to improve range of motion, relieve tension and improve performance. Using a variety of stretch and joint mobilization techniques, FST helps maintain the synergistic relationship between the body’s tissues and joints for optimal health.

FST can be included in any treatment for additional relaxation or therapeutic benefits and is covered under the scope of RMT for health insurance claims.

“Science shows that the NeuroMyoFascial system must be incorporated for optimal results in pain management, rehabilitation and functional training. Stretch to Win® - Fascial Stretch Therapy has been doing this since 1995 and has since evolved into a complete system that is successfully being used in medical, fitness and sports facilities all over the world.” Stretch to Win Institute

 
 

Results can vary depending on severity however FST is a highly effective therapy that delivers full results in as little as one session.

Health Benefits

  • Improve posture & muscle function

  • Improve flexibility and mobility

  • Improve sport specific performance

  • Increase muscle fibre recruitment

  • Reduce muscle tension and risk of injury

  • Restore balance and symmetry of the body

  • Accelerate muscle recovery

  • Help treat symptoms associated with osteoarthritis and facet joint dysfunctions

Who benefits from FST?

  • People with sedentary jobs such as desk jobs

  • People who suffer from circulation issues, tension headaches, muscle tension and chronic pain

  • Athletes/fitness enthusiasts

  • People who perform repetitive movements daily ie: construction & factory workers

  • People rehabbing an injury

  • People with muscle imbalances causing poor posture

FST is included under the scope of practice of RMT and can be included as part of any therapeutic treatment or classic massage. RMT receipts provided.

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FAQs

  • What is Fascia?

    • Fascia is a network of layered connective tissue that surrounds your muscles, nerves, bones, organs, and joints; without your fascia, you would fall apart.

  • What are joint capsules?

    • A joint capsule is also a connective tissue structure that surrounds joints and is involved in optimizing the mechanical function of the joint, protecting individual structures and providing supplying it with nutrients.

      When fascia and joint capsules are restricted, it can cause:

      • Decreased joint space, leading to degenerative joint diseases and osteoarthritis

      • Increased muscle tone, leading to; trigger points, strains, tendonitis, and tears

      • Increased nervous tissue tone, leading to headaches, trigger points, and muscle tightness

      • Increased scar tissue formation

      • Decreased blood flow and energy levels

  • What is Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)

  • What should I wear to my appointment?

    • Wear clothing that you can easily move in as you will be placed into different positions, as well as a pair of shorts that hug the thigh. Clothing options: leggings, tank tops, shorts, sports bras, jogging pants, t-shirts

  • Should I train before or after my session? This will depend on your current issue and goal for the treatment, please be sure to ask me directly and I will advise you

  • What makes FST different than other forms of assisted stretching?

    • The difference between FST and other common forms of assisted stretching is how particular elements (e.g. traction, oscillation, circumduction) that may be identified as stand alone techniques that have long been established as part of the lexicon of manual therapy are safely, anatomically and logically combined, choreographed and systematized into a cohesive method that has been proven valid and reliable many times over for decades ~ Stretch to Win Institute