Monday 23 January 2012

FAT Tool Assessment

On February 18th I'm undergoing a one day course called FAT Tool which is run through the Poliquin Institute and invented by a guy called Dr. Mark Scappaticci.

FAT Tool stands for Fascial Abrasion Technique and is designed for Personal Trainers/Strength Coaches who want to complement their training knowledge with some soft tissue work. The tool itself is a unique design which is able to address all muscles whether they are long, short or close to a joint.



At the moment I have no soft tissue experience and with a lack of quality practitioners to refer to in the area I felt it was time to gain some expertise with this technique which is currently getting some amazing feedback from across the globe. I've seen prestigious coaches such as Jonathon Wong, Wolfgang Unsoeld, Mike Demeter, Andre Benoit, John Connor and Derek Woodske all being listed as using it and with Charles Poliquin endorsing it, it must be something special. I also believe that this is one of the first courses being run in Europe so feel it would put me again further ahead of most in the industry.

Laymans term - Increases range of motion and decreases pain and fascia restriction.

Taken from the www.fat-tool.com...

Fascial mobilisation using the FAT-Tool that specifically targets and loosens the fascia that surrounds and inter-connects muscle tissue that, when tight, can restrict range of motion and impair quality of movement.

This device can help with recovery after hard workouts and improve performance by optimising soft tissue mobility and increasing range of motion. The FAT-Tool has been reported to help improve motor-firing patterns by optimising soft tissue mechanics and stimulating specialised receptors within the skin and underlying fascia.

A small amount of warming balm is applied to the area being assessed and treated. The application of a thin layer allows for smoother movement of the FAT-Tool while at the same time, helps improve the friction between the tool and the skin.

I hope that this technique will help take me to the next level by being able to treat clients' pain immediately and also to be able to increase their range of motion a lot faster. The course isn't cheap but it's also impossible to put a price on quality information for a course that is clearly at the forefront of the industry.

I will be offering treatments at a reduced price from the 19th Feb until the 1st March 2012 so if you have any restrictions when in the gym or in daily life, have pain at all in your muscles and are looking for an immediate fix, this may be exactly what you're looking for.

Please email james@elite-bodyworks.com for more information or to book your first treatment today.

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