Are you feeling stuck in your treatment journey? Maybe the hands-on therapy or exercises you’ve been given just aren’t cutting it, and you’re starting to lose hope. Don’t give up just yet! Functional Active Release (FAR) could be the game-changer you need.
Reduce Pain & Improve Posture with Functional Active Relief
Could this revolutionary therapy help you where others have failed?
Here’s why FAR might be perfect for you
So, if you’re feeling demoralised by your current treatment, give FAR a try. It offers a more engaging, personalised, and effective path to recovery. You deserve to feel better and take charge of your health journey!
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What Is FAR Treatment and Exercise Therapy?
FAR is a specialised approach to manual therapy designed by expert osteopath and lecturer Robin Lansman, encompassing a system of assessment, treatment, hands-on therapy and self-care.
Whereas in traditional manual therapies the patient lies still whilst the therapist treats them, in Functional Active Release treatment is given whilst carrying out functional movements of the part of the body being treated. This helps you to recover quicker and more completely, and stay healthier for longer. The process of clear and open feedback between patient and professional also helps guide expectations along with building cognitive Body Awareness that ensures best results for the individual.
Photo credit: Ilana Goldenburg Tilburg, Holland
Releasing deep shoulder and whole arm disfunction and stiffness with FAR
Active straight leg lower back examination
How Is FAR Different?
FAR is not just another therapeutic technique but an entire approach to treatment in which the patient is far more active than in usual therapies. Under the therapist’s guidance, you will develop a deeper understanding of the body mechanics relating to your injury, and be proactive in designing exercises and movements that will speed up your recovery.
You will also take a more active role in treatment sessions, carrying out guided functional movements during physical therapy and working in tandem with your therapist to improve whatever problem you are experiencing.
Photo credit: Ilana Goldenburg Tilburg, Holland
Benefits of FAR
The unique approach of FAR means that you will not only recover from injury quicker but have the tools to develop greater function in daily life. You’ll understand the unique mechanics of your particular physiology and be able to take a knowledgeable and empowered approach to staying fit and functional and avoiding injury.
Photo credit: Phillipp Richter Director Institute for Applied Osteopathy (IFAO Germany)
Exploring lower back and hip function off weight bearing
FAR enhancing function in clavipectorial muscles and upper rib combined with inhalation and expiration
More Than Another Treatment Tool
The are so many tools to choose from when addressing MSK problems and particularly muscle component of the case in hand. Many manual therapists already use myofascial release, ART, deep soft tissue, inhibition pressure points, acupressure, functional technique, massage and many more.
FAR is quite different as the patient is involved all the way through the assessment phase, the treatment as well as the rehabilitation exercise phase. This means the patient and their feedback help manage the process more closely and allow for a bespoke programme of care with easy to measure outcomes. This in turn helps practitioners know if their approach is working.
Photo credit: Ilana Goldenburg Tilburg, Holland
Demonstration Videos
FAR demonstrations and interviews with osteopath delegates from University College of Osteopathy postgraduate workshops.
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