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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.
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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.
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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.
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FAR Training for Health Professionals
FAR is not just another tool in the therapist’s toolbox but a comprehensive Holistic approach to assessment, treatment and self care. If you’re a physical therapist or health professional looking for a more effective approach that engages and involves your patient more, FAR could be for you.
Whether you are an Osteopath, Physiotherapist or Chiropractor HCP or in the area of Yoga or Pilates teaching and Sports coaching PT, or any other profession that works with the body, understanding the principles of FAR can help you achieve better results with your patients or clients, helping them to achieve a higher level of performance and quicker recovery from injury.
Enquire about our virtual online and hands on workshops designed for you or your group’s requirements.
FAR demonstration videos and Interviews with Osteopath delegates during University College of Osteopathy (BSO) Postgraduate workshops
Teaching Functional Active Release at the Academy of Physical Medicine
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.
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FAR CPD Training
- New FAR assessment benchmarking tools and progress measures for your patients
- Designing Bespoke Remedial and Rehabilitation exercises for individuals of all ages and adaptable whether chronic of acute
- Learning about effective FAR ‘results focused’ hands on whole body treatment plans
- All of these topics as a more ‘process’ approach to MSK care
Our workshops contain a mix of virtual and face-to-face, hands-on content. Workshops are created to suit the audience requirements.
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About Robin Lansman Osteopath AHP
- Clinical Director, Body Back-Up Healthcare
- Appears regularly on BBC TV and radio
- Former Institute of Osteopathy President
- Past senior clinical tutor at BSO sports injury clinic for over 10 years
- Post graduate lecturer and undergraduate dissertation supervisor at degree level
- TeamHEALTH360 coaching programme Lead