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Ron A Alexander

Sports Medicine Australia

Australian Association of Massage Therapists

Institute of Registered Myotherapists of Australia

Association of Massage Therapists


	Allows for activity & rehabilitation
	Fast and effective
	Maintains high levels of training & performance

The FFT video (now on DVD) was a finalist at the 37th annual WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. The 2004 awards had more than 4,500 entries across 34 countries. The FFT video has won the top award in the medical education category of the 2003 Communicator Awards, which is an American based international video competition. "Entries are judged by industry professionals and the Award of Excellence (Crystal Award) is presented to companies and individuals whose ability to communicate elevates them amongst the best in their field and whose work serves as a benchmark for their industry". (The Communicator Awards, 03) In the 2003 competition there were 2,867 entries across a number of categories. Approximately 15% of entrants won the Crystal Award, some of these include: The American Air force, Indiana University School of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Centre, The Boeing Company and Warner Brothers. Please see the media release for further details.
The FFT video was created to supplement some of the concepts the level 1 workshop. The video and the workshops have been written together to provide therapists a comprehensive and accelerated learning experience. The video briefly reviews the Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Connective Tissue and overviews some aspects of the theory and method. (see still shots of some of the animations) The aim of the video is to assist the clinician in their learning by exploring a range of musculoskeletal conditions that can be effected by the method. Real life clinical examples are shown to demonstrate the practical application of the tape. These clinical examples present four different pathologies to introduce the concepts of FFT as well as illustrate the diversity of the conditions treated by the FFT method.

The video features:
(video snippets of these people are shown on the Online Video Clips page)

	Jan Smith Manipulative & Sports Physiotherapist. Australian Representative to the International Sports Physiotherapy Federation Jan discusses her clinical experience with FFT and provides an indepth look at the analgesic, rehabilitative benefits and some of the theoretical aspects of the method.
	Susan Mayes Physiotherapist for The Australian Ballet. Susan discusses the benefits of FFT for Anterior Impingement Syndrome of the ankle. Susan has extensive experience with this condition and provides her clinical reasoning for FFT in the management of this condition.
	Narelle Davis Myotherapist for the Australian Gymnastics Team and the Victorian Institute of Sport. Narelle most graciously allowed filming of the assessment and application of the method on a VIS gymnast with Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome. After this 'one on one' consultation, Narelle became the principal person in charge of the FFT treatment plan for this athlete and provided the athlete follow ups.
	Stuart Hinds Soft Tissue Therapist, Victoria University of Technology and Olympic Games. Stuart discusses how patients can use this unique taping to stretch and treat themselves. FFT encourages patients to become compliant to treatments.
	Travis Whitmore Personal Trainer. Sanctuary Cove Recreation Club Travis is taught the FFT method on a V8Supercar driver who is suffering severe knee pain as a result of a major car accident. Travis is the principal person in charge of the FFT treatment plan for the driver. Travis also provides follow ups.
	The FFT video is only available to workshop participants. The video is available in DVD or VHS format Duration - 48 minutes

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