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Description
The FASCIQ® Wave is a versatile, all-in-one IASTM tool designed in close collaboration with world-renowned fascia researcher Dr. Robert Schleip. Over a period of two years, FASCIQ worked with Dr. Schleip to develop a professional tool that supports a wide variety of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation techniques.
Instead of carrying multiple instruments, practitioners can use the different sections of the Wave Tool for precise, broad, superficial or more focused applications. The tool includes convex and concave edges, both smooth and sharper treatment angles, a local treatment hook and an ergonomic thumb indentation.
The Wave Tool is made from high-quality AISI 304 surgical stainless steel. It is finished and checked by hand and supplied in a luxury presentation box with a protective fabric pouch, making it easy to store and transport.
Developed with Dr. Robert Schleip
Dr. Robert Schleip was personally involved in developing the shape and treatment edges of the FASCIQ® Wave. The result is an ergonomic IASTM instrument that offers a broad selection of treatment surfaces in one compact tool.
The Wave includes several convex sections, some more rounded and others more defined. It also features concave shapes with both smooth and sharper angles. This allows the practitioner to select an appropriate edge based on the body area, tissue and desired application technique.
The integrated hook can be used for more localised work. Practitioners can choose between the rounded or more defined side of the hook, depending on the required level of precision.
Dr. Schleip’s explanation of the Wave Tool
First of all, it has several convex shapes, some more rounded and others more sharp. But it also has concave shapes. On each of these edges, there is a more acute angle but also a smooth angle. You can find any sharp or smooth corner on the convex or concave side that you want to use for treatment.
Most importantly, it has an indentation for your left or right thumb and that allows you to make very slow motion hand movements where you can dissipate the pressure over a larger volume of your thumb. This means that, for example, when working on the heel pad, you can lean into the instrument with many kilos of pressure and still have a very nice sensitivity without losing too much sensitivity because of the local pressure in your thumb.
Particularly with the indention, you can use both hands to ensure that you get the slowest glide through the tissue to, say, half a millimetre per second or even slower, which you would not be able to do with your bare hands in a continuous movement that does not fall into a stop and go motion.
And, of course, there is also a hook on the Wave tool. With the hook, you can do more localised work. Either with the round shape or the more sharp shape. And if you are working on the septi, you can just do a local approach to separate a muscle envelope on one side from the other and do a shift-like swing movement in between.
All in all, it is a great tool if you don’t want to carry ten or twenty different tools in your tool bag. It is made of high-quality surgical steel, which allows you to make very precise movements. The tool also assumes your body temperature within a very short time, making it comfortable for both you and the person (or animal!) you are treating. The Wave tool can be used for IASTM treatments on both humans and animals. Both can benefit greatly from it.
FASCIQ IASTM tool – Wave product video
Precise stainless-steel construction
The high-quality surgical stainless steel provides a smooth and durable treatment surface. The material allows the practitioner to make precise movements while maintaining sensitivity and control through the tool.
The stainless steel also adjusts to body temperature relatively quickly, helping make the instrument comfortable for both the practitioner and the person or animal receiving treatment.
FASCIQ® Wave Tool specifications
- Material: AISI 304 (1.4301) high-quality surgical stainless steel
- Tool dimensions: 16.3 x 3.8 x 0.5 cm
- Packaging dimensions: 28.1 x 7.5 x 3.5 cm
- Tool weight: 143 grams
- Total packaged weight: 309 grams
- Finish: Finished and checked by hand
- Packaging: Luxury box and protective fabric pouch
- Guarantee: Lifetime Guarantee under normal usage
All FASCIQ® IASTM tools come with a Lifetime Guarantee, which applies under normal usage conditions.
Different treatment edges in one IASTM tool
The FASCIQ® Wave has been designed as an all-in-one instrument with several treatment surfaces:
- Rounded convex edges for broader and smoother applications
- More defined convex edges for precise tissue contact
- Concave edges for working around different body contours
- Smooth and sharper treatment angles
- A local treatment hook for more focused applications
- A thumb indentation for improved pressure distribution
This variety makes the Wave suitable for multiple IASTM techniques without requiring practitioners to carry ten or twenty separate tools in their treatment bag.
FASCIQ® IASTM Tools are used to support:
- A flexible and well-maintained fascial network
- Tissue perfusion
- Range of motion
- Mobilisation of the soft tissue
- The loosening of adhesions in the connective tissue
- The treatment of trigger points
The Wave Tool can be used as part of professional IASTM treatments for both humans and animals. Its different edges and ergonomic grip allow the practitioner to adapt the treatment to the tissue, body area and required technique.
Common applications of FASCIQ® IASTM Tools
IASTM tools are commonly used by trained professionals as part of treatments involving areas or conditions such as:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Patellar tendon complaints
- Achilles tendon complaints
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Shin splints
- Adhesive capsulitis
- Tennis or golfer’s elbow
- Iliotibial band friction syndrome
- Surgical or traumatic scars
The appropriate treatment method depends on the individual situation. IASTM treatments should be performed by a practitioner with suitable knowledge and training.
Why fascia requires attention
The normal functioning of joints, muscles, organs and tendons is closely connected to the fascial system. Well-hydrated fascia helps the different layers of tissue glide smoothly during movement.
Fascia also contributes to the transmission of force throughout the body. These properties make the fascial network an important consideration during soft tissue assessment and treatment.
