F.I.T. Institute
The F.I.T. Institute is a certified educational organization offering courses that address the framework, theory and practical skills that clinicians need to be able to apply the FIT approach. Dr. Mark Scappaticci, the originator of the FIT approach, has developed a number of specialized courses for professionals. These courses are the culmination of years of experience, education and training and are offered exclusively through the F.I.T Institute. Clinical courses may focus on assessment, treatment approaches or both and courses are open to currently practicing clinicians (Physiotherapists, Chiropractic Doctors, Registered Massage Therapists) or maybe targeted to particular audiences. Courses focusing on healthy lifestyle and wellbeing are targeted to the general public. Course descriptions are provided below and links to more detailed curricula and registration details are also provided.
COURSES OFFERED BY THE FIT INSTITUTE:
1: Performance Optimization using Functional Integrated Therapy
Functional Integrated Therapy tm establishes a framework for practitioners to evaluate and treat patients using a systems approach that address soft tissue, nervous system and skeletal systems in an integrated manner. This training program offers the unique opportunity to learn how to apply the Functional Integrated Therapy tm system to improve clinician’s ability to assess and manage injuries and to optimize athletic performance.
This course is designed so that participants learn the theories and principles associated with the FIT approach in 8 hours of classroom programming, followed by 12 hours of applied learning using a supervised practical lab format. A highly applied and practical approach is used throughout, with pre-and post-gait assessments and extensive opportunities for participants to directly apply the course information. CLICK HERE for more information and detailed course description .
2. The Fascial Abrasion Technique
Dr. Scappaticci has developed a patented fascial abrasion tool F.A.T Tool and has developed several courses for specific audiences to learn how to use this tool. Clinicians find fascial abrasion to be an important assessment and treatment approach for patients who are experiencing pain and loss of motion or function due to surgery, injury, tendonitis and other chronic disorders. The application of fascial abrasion techniques enables clinicians to locate and to break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions, thereby relieving discomfort and helping to restore normal function.
The FIT Institute Fascial Abrasion Technique course targets currently practicing health care providers and clinicians involved in the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue injuries including chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists, and naturopaths. Participants learn how to use the fascial abrasion technique and tool to assess and treat common soft tissue clinical conditions. The 1.5 day course includes a mixture of classroom presentations and practical lab sessions addressing the key principles and concepts associated with diagnosing soft tissue injuries and using the fascial abrasion techniques and tool. For more information and detailed course description Click Here
3. Active Release Technique (ART) Certification Courses, Recertification and Advanced Nerve Entrapment Course
Active Release Therapy, or ART® is a highly successful approach to the diagnosis and treatment of muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and fascia. Dr. Scappaticci is a certified ART® instructor and in addition to teaching the full suite of ART® courses , he also teaches recertification courses and an advanced course on nerve entrapment. For more information on the course dates and registration for ART® (regular and recertification) courses taught by Dr. Scappaticci please call 905-356-4484
4. Performance Taping for Personal Trainers
Performance Taping involves placing strips of elastic kinesiology tape on the skin to balance muscle function. Performance Taping, unlike conventional athletic taping is applied in a manner that allows the body to move freely without restriction. Performance Taping can be used to help balance muscle firing patterns, improving joint function. It is used by amateur, Olympic and professional athletes. Click Here for additional information and course details.
