How do I get the Fazer e-learning?
- After purchasing a Fazer, you will receive an e-mail with a download link.
- Click on the link and download the PDF.
- Go to elopage.com/s/ARTZT/Fazer.
- Click on PROCEED TO CHECKOUT.
- Fill in all the required order data completely.
- Enter the discount code that you find on the PDF under the heading SUMMARY.
- Order your Fazer basic course for €0.00.
Can the Fazer devices be used by people with a nickel allergy?
Yes. The stainless steel used is also used in surgery and is safe for people with a nickel allergy.
Who is Fazer suitable for?
Fazer is aimed specifically at trained users such as physiotherapists, doctors, sports scientists, chiropractors and rolfers.
Fazer is used exclusively for individual therapy, based on specific indications and adapted to the individual patient. Taking the dosage into account is just as important as considering possible contraindications.
What can Fazer be used for?
You can use Fazer for:
- IASTM
- General soft tissue treatment
- Acute or chronic pain management
- Fascia treatment (e.g. fibrosis)
- Restrictions on movement
- Connective tissue restrictions
Fazers are used exclusively for individual therapy, based on specific indications and adapted to the individual patient. Consideration of the dosage is just as important as taking into account possible contraindications and the individual medical history.
The treating specialist is responsible for assessing the use of Fazers for the patient.
Publications dealing with “instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization” (IASTM) describe how this form of therapy allows for better and faster treatment success with less effort.
Treatment success in terms of pain relief and functional improvement is described for the following conditions:
- tendonitis (tendinitis)
- tenosynovitis in the wrist (de Quervain's tenosynovitis)
- epicondylitis (medial and lateral)
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- inflammation of the joint lining (adhesive capsulitis)
- joint sprains
- femoral patellar pain syndrome
- runner's knee
- Inflammation of the tendon plate on the sole of the foot (plantar fasciitis)
- Various pain syndromes in the large joints
- Cervical and lumbar spine syndromes
- Tension
Postoperative scars on skin and ligaments Fibromyalgia In general, instrument-assisted myofascial therapy is an important addition to existing treatment techniques for musculoskeletal complaints.
What are the contraindications?
Treatments with Fazer devices are not subject to any special contraindications resulting from the use of the device. However,
the general contraindications of physiotherapeutic treatments and the “red flags” apply. If these are present, further, also
medical, diagnostics must be carried out. These include, for example:
- Indications of malignant neoplasms
- Indications of involvement of the CNS or vascular system
- Existing infections or inflammations
- Serious traumas
- Bony injuries
- Skin injuries or diseases
- Acute injuries with hematomas
- Taking anticoagulants or blood clotting disorders (according to Gautschi 2016 from a Quick value <20)
Safety instructions for using Fazer
- Not a toy for children!
- Fazer instruments are designed for use in therapy and medicine and must not be used for any other purpose.
- Inappropriate use can lead to injuries.
- For use by specialist staff and trained users only (physiotherapists, chiropractors, doctors, etc.)
- Use only after a medical diagnosis has been made
- Use only after prior training / instruction:
- The e-learning training Fazer Basic Course is included with the purchase of a Fazer.
- In addition, participation in a 1-day training course is recommended, as well as the book Förster, Jürgen: Instrumentengestützte myofasziale Techniken in der Physiotherapie. Thieme 2018.
