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We are delighted to announce the series will now start in Sept 08. We have adjusted things slightly so it is now a 2 days series, please see all dates are below. 

This course has been changed from a Level 1 and Level 2 course to a comprehensive two day series

Ron, formerly the principal soft tissue therapist with the Australian ballet has developed this amazing technique to allow athletes to continue training but gain the benefits of off loading taping. It provides INSTANT pain relief and increases in range of movement up to full range of movement. The effects are often dramatic.

To see it in action go to www.fft.net.au and see the testimonials. If you want a CD which demonstrates the techniques and shows it in action then click here and we will send one out to you

What is FFT?

FFT is a unique way to create an immediate analgesic effect and increase range of movement, facilitating rehabilitation to assist the function of musculoskeletal pathologies. FFT is a NON-INVASIVE and cost-effective form of treatment that can be applied to most regions of the body. Through an innovative method of application and the functional nature of its use FFT creates an immediate effect which can allow the patient to progress their rehab, do their exercises, live their life without pain. We are normally fairly conservative at PhysioUK about extolling the benefits of a technique but this is fab stuff. It incorporates aspects of other approaches used by Physiotherapy, Osteopathy and Soft Tissue Therapy, but is unique in many ways and was founded and refined by Ron Alexander during his time with the Australian Ballet.

Ron has presented FFT to the International Olympic Committee World Congress and the Fifth Interdisciplinary World Congress on Lower Back and Pelvic Pain, endorsed by the UN and the World Health Organisation. The similarity of FFT to Jenny McConnell's great taping technique is the use of rigid tape to create load and stretch tissues with the ability to remove pain which is applied to specific areas. However FFT can be applied to virtually any area of the body.

Why is the course run as a series?

Previously the course was run as a 1 1/2 day course with an optional 1 day follow up.  Unfortunately if people weren't able to make the follow up their use of the technique was intermittent as they found aspects difficult, or did not fully know how to adapt or progress the technique. As a result after much discussion we have decided to change the structure of the course so there is a large degree on continuity and plenty of time for practice and consolidation. We believe this should be far better for participants so they gain a lot more form the course.

Who is this course aimed at ?

It would be excellent for therapist who deals with patients in pain, both within a hospital setting and in the sporting environment. NOTE FOR STUDENTS: The course is suitable for final year physio / osteo / chiro / sports therapy / sports rehabilitator students only.