Dr. Nikita Vizniak

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is often used in massage therapy, chiropractic and physical therapy. IASTM uses specialized instruments that are used in place of a practitioner’s hands allowing more direct and deep treatment of the soft tissues involved with movement.

IASTM can save your hands, improve outcomes and prolong your career. We will discuss IASTM application, soft tissue healing principles, review of the literature and application in practice for the Lower and Upper Body weight training injuries. In depth coverage of research, indications, contraindications, and applications. Learn how IASTM can be used with other techniques – massage, MET, active release, pin and stretch, myofascial release, and chiropractic adjustments.

Bio

Dr. Nikita A. Vizniak BSc, DC, ERYT, RMT, CES

Dr. Vizniak is an author, clinician and professor of clinical cadaver anatomy, exercise therapy, orthopedics, joint mobilizations, and a globally recognized subject matter expert. He is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Corrective Exercise Specialist, practitioner at prohealthclinics.com and has authored many textbooks, youtube videos and CE courses used around the world; including the best-selling Muscle Manual and Orthopedic Assessment, among others. His works have been translated into many languages and help millions of students, clinicians and instructors promote evidence-based, best practices of multidisciplinary patient-centered care. Dr. Nik loves teaching and empowering people with results-based practical content – Anatomy is the foundation of his work, progressing to assessment and action.