Since I have been involved in treating myofascial dysfunction I have been very impressed recently with the developments of (dare I say it) the Chiropracters!!!!!

They now seem to be employing techniques to reduce myofascial dysfunction through the use of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation techniques.

On first glance this seem like the old 'folklore' of gua sha, but on further reading you will find the techniques used would have a basis in the technique of Cyriax and Travell & Simons.

I have been using instruments (myo-bar I have found to be of great quality and reasonable price) and when combined with functional active release technique (I love writing FART on my pt notes!!) have noticed immediate improvements in ROM.

I am signed up to do a FAKTR course in Nov and am looking forward to what this might bring to my techniques.

Following the use of IASTM I would generally manipulate any restricted segments and advise on rehab.

I think it's time the Osteopathic profession become more 'updated' in developing technique with using the quality of continuing advancements in treating myo-fascial dysfunction (inc k-tape etc.,.).

Anyone else use these techniques?