What is Stretch To Win® Fascial Stretch Therapy™?

FST™ is a research-based, unique system of assisted stretching that targets fascia and joints. As a certified therapist, I use movement through a series of stretches to unlock tension in the deepest layers of tissues. The aim is to unravel restrictions in the fascia, relax the hold the nervous system has on the tissue, and open up the joint space by stretching the fascia throughout the body.

It was created in 1996 by Ann Frederick to assess and treat the mobility concerns of her Olympic- and pro-athlete clients. She developed her system by looking at the body holistically, targeting the continuous lines of fascia throughout instead of individual muscles. She was able to achieve bigger results by using a combination of traction, oscillation, and circumduction with each movement. Later, she partnered with her husband, and physical therapist, Chris Frederick. The techniques were further developed and used to help a wide range of people wanting to reduce their pain and increase their range of motion. Today, practitioners such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists are taught FST™ through the Stretch to Win® Institute.

What To Expect

FST™ is performed on a traditional massage table. To gain better control and leverage, therapists use stabilization straps to hold limbs in place. This allows the client to relax while the therapist performs the stretches. The client is fully dressed and should arrive at the appointment in stretchy comfortable clothing such as tights, shorts, sweatpants, t-shirt or tank top.

FST: Art of manual therapy and movement merged with science

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.

(Info Credit: http://stretchtowin.com/?page=FST_Emerging_Science)

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