Diploma in
IASTM COURSE
- 1 day Face-To-Face Training
- Enhance your career cost-effectively with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and claim your hours.
- Includes 12 months of online IASTM Diploma learning, valued at £59.99 (Online access given after the face to face training for continued education and tutor support)
- All three purpose-designed Arco Tools included in the course price.
- Full Certification and access to full Insurance to practice.
- Suitable for Level 3 Sports Massage or equivalent and above.
Please visit our Terms and Conditions for further information or contact the team for any additional information or clarification.
COURSE DATES
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OUR IASTM COURSES
COURSE DETAILS
This 1-Day Course will teach you how to effectively utilise Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) using the arco tools to provide a therapeutic benefit to patients. You will learn how to integrate the arco tools into your treatments while also integrating techniques you perform on a daily basis.
Our hands-on courses are carried out in small groups in a one-to-one environment.
This course will cover
- Introduction to IASTM
- How IASTM works
- Mechanical & Neurophysiological Effects
- Contraindications to IASTM
- How to use the arco tools incl. tool hygiene
- Discussion on current IASTM research
Treatment areas using Arco Tools
- Cervical
- Thoracic
- Lumbar
- Upper and Lower Extremities
- Scar Tissue / Adhesions
- Active and Passive techniques
- Introduction on using IASTM in rehabilitation
Please Note:
Course handbooks will be provided, and the content of the handbook will be underpinned by a structured PowerPoint presentation by the lecturers
Students will be expected to take extra notes regarding areas and techniques that will require more specific explanation or detailed clarification
The handbook and PowerPoints are solely to be used as an aid; the lecturers will adapt the content of the course depending on the student’s backgrounds or therapeutic discipline
Students are ADVISED to refresh their knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology prior to attending the course. If students fail to show the required level of knowledge, they may be asked to leave the course
COURSE OVERVIEW
IASTM EXPLAINED
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) is a simple, non-invasive form of manual therapy to manipulate or mobilise soft tissue structures of the human body. IASTM is becoming increasingly popular these days among both practitioners and patients alike due to its remarkable safety and efficacy profile. The therapy is nonaggressive, yet effective, and can be applied either alone or in conjunction with supplementary exercises and additional modalities.
The procedure uses instruments to mechanically stimulate soft tissue structures to relieve musculoskeletal pain and discomfort and improve overall mobility and function. In other words, IASTM is a common term that describes the use of a range of ergonomically designed tools to enable clinicians to detect and treat soft tissue pain, injury, and dysfunction.
ARCO TOOLS
The complete soft-tissue tool set is issued to each attended on arrival –
Disclaimer – The IASTM tools provided as part of this course are supplied in perfect working condition. Once received by the student, OMT Training accepts no responsibility for any damage, breakage, improper use, or any resulting injury. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure proper handling, maintenance, and use of the tools in accordance with professional guidelines and training received.
Arco is a complete system of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation, or IASTM for short, and is a combination of fascial and neuro-muscular release techniques using the Arco instruments.
The arco tools have been designed so that they are not only effective but also comfortable to use by an experienced practitioner and by patients. They boast fascial and Ischaemic /neuro-muscular release edges to treat patients effectively.
The Arco instruments are cast in 316 surgical grade stainless steel and hand finished to a high polish. They are robust and give the practitioner the desired ‘feel’ that is needed from assessment to treatment.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
· Osteopaths / Student Osteopaths
· Physiotherapists / Student Physiotherapists
· Sports & Remedial Massage Therapists
· Sports Therapists / Student Sports Therapists
· Chiropractors / Student Chiropractors
· and other healthcare providers
Please contact the team for any clarification on your eligibility or suitability to attend, students who do not hold qualifications within manual therapy are not eligible to attend.
The onus is on the student to ensure they have the relevant qualifications to attend, if you do not then OMT Training has the right to void any certification gained by misrepresentation.
Please be aware we may request proof of your current qualifications. This is completed on a random basis.
We also suggest reading our Terms and Conditions.
Arco Tools
The complete soft-tissue tool set
Arco is a complete system of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation, or IASTM for short, and is a combination of fascial and neuro-muscular release techniques using the Arco instruments.
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What our students say
“OMT is a great platform to learn very effective and advance manipulation techniques to upgrade your clinical skills. This team are geniuses!”
“I recently completed the Osteopathic Articulation course, and OMT sets an exceptionally high standard. Ewen McDonald was remarkable in sharing his expertise, with every technique presented with meticulous attention to detail. I left truly impressed and inspired.”
“I completed the Medical Acupuncture course with OMT Training and wouldn’t hesitate to return. As a physiotherapist, I use the practical skills frequently—it’s a great addition to my toolbox. Really interesting content, brilliant teaching and great hands-on learning.”
“I’ve done five courses with OMT over the years, in London, Sunderland and Edinburgh, and can highly recommend them. They teach complex subjects and techniques in ways that are simple to understand, helping build your confidence as a therapist.”
“Jimmy and Giles have so many techniques in their toolbox that you can choose those suitable for your strength and needs. Whether you’re new to manipulation or already experienced, there’s plenty to learn. They’re approachable, their sense of humour is great, and you leave feeling proud of what you’ve achieved.”
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