ERGON Basic + Kinetic Flossing

ERGON Sports Course - Basic

The technique was created through applied research and long- term evaluation at the Human Evaluation and Rehabilitation Laboratory of the Physiotherapy Department of University of Patras.

ERGON® Technique is an innovative development of older IASTM approaches (GUA SHA, GRASTON technique, SMART TOOLS technique, Tools assisted massage technique etc.) and is based on the myofascial meridians theory as first described by Thomas Myers.

The Ergon Technique relies on unique clinical equipment called ERGON Tools. Ergon Tools applied with special ERGON Technique can:

a) Detect and release –loosen scar tissues, adhesions and fascial stiffness

b) Increase local perfusion, and

c) Decrease muscle tone and myofascial pain.

The ERGON ® Technique techniques are applied in specific points of soft tissue adhesions which, upon release, improve the functionality of the area of the body, in the space of merely a few sessions.

The therapeutic effect of ERGON® Technique is sustained for many days afterwards, and when combined with other treatment techniques (stretching and neuromuscular control exercises techniques) can even become permanent.

This particular technique allows ERGON®-certified Therapists to

1. Assess with precision myofascial areas of high sensitivity, and
2. Restore biomechanical function of joints by dissolving adhesions, regaining normal myofascial rolling and reducing muscle spasm and pain.

Learning Objectives of the ERGON - IASTM Sports Course

At the end of the training, trainees will have gained theoretical education on the subject of Fasciae (Thomas Mayer Myofascial Meridians theory, soft tissue pathologies, fasciae, and their healing, being fully capable to:

• Assess possible fascial pathologies
• Approach areas difficult for the human fingers to access
•  Actively intervene on hard tissue release cross-links between connective
• Restore range of motion of joints in a minimum number of treatment sessions
• Treat effectively most musculoskeletal pathologies/injuries
• Cause controlled and targeted re-injury in case of poor healing (tendinosis / overuse injury)
• Stimulate anabolic processes in connective tissues (collagen fibres)
• Accelerate tissue through fibroblast activation
•  Facilitate reflex changes in chronically incorrect muscle activation patterns
• Effectively heal most neuro-musculoskeletal injuries
• Increase tension produced in one or more joints
• Combine    techniques     (ERGON®     Technique     and kinesiotherapy) - Facilitate functional rehabilitation

KINECTIC FLOSSING

Kinetic Flossing includes specific wrapping applications which could be applied to every anatomical structure. Its great functional advantage is that the particular application of Kinetic Flossing is usually performed in conjunction with specific therapeutic techniques such as passive or active movements, mobilization techniques or low intensity exercise. Moreover, the Kinetic Flossing presents an innovative therapeutic technique, Kinetic Tool Flossing, which combines the application of specialized stainless steel tools to specific points of adhesions-restrictions with the compression of the flossband above them. Its therapeutic effect lies in the fact that the high local compression of the Kinetic Tool Flossing combined with movement (passively or actively in open or closed kinetic exercises patterns) of the affected area creates ideal conditions for local mobilization and treatment of the soft tissue adhesions and restrictions.

The specially engineered flossbands with specific tensional strength and surface grip requirements necessary for the desired compression to be achieved. The Therapist applies a strong compression wrapping around the part of the human body which has been affected. This compression of one or more anatomic areas or joints, contributes to significant hemodynamic, biomechanical and neurophysiological adaptations.

Applications of Kinetic Flossing:

• Shoulder joint tendinopathies
• Tennis/Golfer’s elbow
• Hand tendinopathies
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Swelling of the arm
• Achilles tendinopathies
• Iliotibial band friction
• Knee tendinopathies
• Plantar fasciitis
•  Muscle strains
•  Ligament sprains
• Range of Motion deficits (frozen shoulder, post-surgical adhesions)
• Muscle spasm - Myofascial trigger points
• Shin Splints
• Regeneration after training (muscle soreness)
• Blood Flow Restriction training

General and Specific objectives:

At the end of the course, participants will be fully capable to:

• Assess possible fascial pathologies
• Actively intervene on hard tissue healing release cross-links between connective tissues
• Restore range of motion of joints in a minimum number of treatment sessions
• Treat effectively most musculoskeletal pathologies/injuries
• Cause controlled and targeted re-injury in case of poor healing (tendinosis / overuse injury)
• Stimulate anabolic processes in connective tissues (collagen fibers)
• Accelerate tissue through fibroblast activation
• Facilitate reflex changes in chronically incorrect muscle activation patterns Increase tension produced in
• one or more joints
• Combine techniques (Kinetic Flossing and kinesiotherapy) - facilitate functional rehabilit