FASCIQ® IASTM Tools Equine – Treatment options with Tools in Horses

Treatment options with FASCIQ®️ IASTM Tools in Horses

In human therapy, the use of FASCIQ® IASTM Tools is increasing, and this development continues in the treatment of animals. Horses are large, powerful animals and the surfaces that are treated put a lot of strain on the therapist’s hands, fingers, wrists and arms.IASTM Tools are specially designed to prevent wear and tear on the therapist’s hands, but above all to get more out of the treatment.

IASTM Tools ensure supple and healthy tissue, resulting in improved performance.

A network of muscles and fascial layers are interconnected, blockages in these structures cause problems in the chains. Injuries cause damage to the tissue, resulting in fibrosed tissue during the healing process. Fibrosis causes restrictions in mobility, pain and function. The therapist and caregiver are responsible for keeping the horse vital. Especially sport horses train a lot and during competitions the load is high. The use of FASCIQ® IASTM Tools are an effective aid in this respect.

What are FASCIQ® IASTM Tools?

IASTM stands for Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation; instruments that support the mobilisation of soft tissue. The FASCIQ® Tools are made of high-grade AISA 304 stainless steel. This material resonates allowing you, through the Tools, to scan and palpate the tissue to detect fascial restrictions even better than with your hands.

FASCIQ® Tools are widely applicable for various applications

The applications for which animal therapists can use the FASCIQ® IASTM- Equine Tools are very diverse. The aim is to effectively treat the fascial structures of the horse. Equine IASTM-Tools are used for:

• Treating fascial structures.
• Maintaining a supple and healthy fascial network.
• Treating musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
• Improving blood circulation in the tissue.
• Mobilising soft tissue.
• Releasing adhesions from scars, for example.
• Improving pain complaints.
• Oedema treatment.
• Tendinopathy (tendon complaints).
• Treatment of trigger points.

The FASCIQ® IASTM Tools collection

Various individual FASCIQ® IASTM Tools are available in different shapes and sizes. We also offer two complete sets (small and large). The choice of Tools is very personal and depends on the purpose for which you want to use the Tool. The Tools have a lifetime guarantee with normal use and are recommended by Dr. Robert Schleip, leading fascia scientist.

For our brands FASCIQ® and VetkinTape® we work together with Drs. Solange Mikail from Brazil. She is a veterinarian, animal physiotherapist, member of the ACVSMR and also a VetkinTape® teacher. The images below show the possibilities of using FASCIQ® IASTM Tools in the treatment of horses. For more information about the different FASCIQ® IASTM Tools, please check our webshop.