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Diploma In Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation
(IASTM)
Complete a Diploma in IASTM Techniques and become a fully qualified OMT IASTM Therapist, accredited by IAOMM

This comprehensive program is designed to be compatible with any IASTM tools, making it accessible and practical for all clinicians.

  • Full theoretical foundation of IASTM
  • Complete clinical applications for MSK conditions, including Active IASTM
  • IASTM techniques for scars, ligaments, and tendons
  • Functional IASTM for rehabilitation and nerve entrapment
  • Multiple-choice end-of-course assessment
  • 12 months of access
  • Use the term Dip.IASTM and OMT IASTM Therapist
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  • 20 CPD Hours
  • Fully Accredited
  • 55+ HD videos
  • Recognised Qualification
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All OMT courses are accredited by the International Association of Manual Medicine (IAOMM)

The Course Overview

IASTM Introduction and Theory

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) has roots that stretch back thousands of years, yet it continues to evolve through modern science.

In this section, we explore the latest, most up-to-date research on how IASTM works, why it works, and how you can apply it with confidence in your clinical practice.

You’ll gain a clearer understanding of.
  • IASTM therapeutic mechanisms,
  • Evidence-supported benefits and practical applications.


Ensuring you can integrate this technique into your treatment room with precision, purpose, and measurable impact.

Neurophysiological Effects of IASTM

In this section, we take an in-depth look at the art and science of palpation, exploring how skilled touch guides effective Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation.

You’ll discover the practical techniques that elevate treatment outcomes, as well as the powerful neurophysiological responses triggered within the body during IASTM.

From sensory feedback to motor control changes and pain modulation, we break down how these mechanisms work together to create meaningful therapeutic change—allowing you to apply IASTM with greater clarity, confidence, and clinical precision.

Clinical Application

This section provides a clear and practical guide to understanding exactly how—and when—to integrate IASTM into your treatment process.

You’ll learn how to identify the right clinical scenarios, tailor the technique to different patient presentations, and sequence IASTM effectively alongside other interventions.

By developing a deeper understanding of its role within a comprehensive treatment plan, you’ll be able to apply IASTM with purpose, efficiency, and confidence, ensuring each session delivers meaningful, well-justified therapeutic outcomes.

IASTM Techniques - UEX Musculoskeletal Conditions

In this section, we break down how Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation can elevate your approach to treating upper-extremity musculoskeletal conditions.

Covering;
  • TMJ
  • Suprahyoid & Platysma
  • Cervical Spine
  • Thoracic and Lumbar
  • Shoulder
  • Bicep
  • Tricep
  • Forearm and Wrist
  • Abdominals and Diaphragm 

IASTM Techniques – Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Conditions

This section provides a comprehensive guide to applying IASTM across the full spectrum of lower-body musculature.

Covering;
  • Glutes - Passive & Active
  • Supine Quad Workshop
  • Hamstring Active
  • Calf Passive
  • Calf and Lower Leg
  • Tibialis Anterior
  • Peroneals
  • Achilles Active
  • Plantar Fascia - Passive
  • Plantar Fascia - Active

IASTM Techniques – Ligament and Tendon Treatment

In this section, we explore how to assess, understand, and effectively treat one of the most common presentations in clinical and sports settings: ligament and tendon dysfunction.

Covering,
  • Ligament & Tendon Conditions
  • ATFL - Lateral Ankle Strain
  • Anterior Foot
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • TFL & ITB Workshop
  • Wrist & Hand - Carpal Tunnel
  • Knee Ligaments and Tendons
  • Achilles Tendon

IASTM Techniques – Entrapment Neuropathies

This section provides a comprehensive overview of how IASTM can be applied in the assessment and treatment of both upper and lower body entrapment neuropathies. 

You’ll be introduced to the principles of IASTM within the context of neural entrapment, exploring how targeted soft-tissue techniques can help reduce mechanical irritation, improve neural glide, and restore functional movement patterns. This includes structured learning through:

  • Introduction to IASTM & Neural Entrapment 
  • PowerPoint: Nerve Entrapment 
  • Entrapment Neuropathies – Upper and Lower Body – Practical applications of IASTM across common clinical presentations.
  • Sciatic Nerve Workshop – A focused deep dive into one of the most prevalent lower-limb entrapment issues, with clear strategies for assessment and treatment.

By mastering these concepts, you’ll gain the confidence to integrate IASTM into your management of neural entrapment conditions, offering your clients a more effective, evidence-informed pathway to recovery.

IASTM Techniques – Scars

In this section, we take a detailed look at the formation, classification, and treatment of scars, exploring how IASTM can be used to improve tissue quality, mobility, and functional outcomes. You’ll gain a clear understanding of the biological processes behind scar development, the different types of scars you may encounter in the clinic, and the specific techniques that help restore optimal movement and reduce long-term restrictions.

Your learning is structured through:
  • Introduction to IASTM & Scars – An overview of how scar tissue forms, remodels, and responds to mechanical stimulation.
  • Understanding and Treating Scars – Practical guidance on assessing scar mobility, sensitivity, and function, and applying IASTM safely and effectively.
  • Scar Treatment Workshop – A focused, hands-on approach to refining your technique, improving outcomes, and integrating scar work into a broader clinical plan.

By developing these skills, you’ll be able to address one of the most overlooked contributors to pain, tension, and movement dysfunction, giving your clients more complete and impactful results in their rehabilitation journey.

Live Workshop Videos

This section brings the learning experience to life with a curated selection of videos recorded during our live, hands-on workshops. These demonstrations show you exactly how to integrate IASTM into real clinical scenarios—combining movement, exercise, and manual therapy to create a more dynamic and effective treatment approach. By watching these sessions, you’ll see how technique, pressure, timing, and client positioning all come together in practice, helping you bridge the gap between theory and confident clinical application.

Included in this section:
  • Live Workshop – Quads
  • Practical lower-limb applications that demonstrate how to target superficial and deep quadriceps structures.
  • Live Workshop – Hamstrings
  • A detailed look at hamstring treatment strategies, integrating IASTM with mobility work.
  • Live Workshop – GH and Pec
  • Techniques for improving shoulder function and addressing anterior chain restrictions.
  • Live Workshop – CSP & SCM Supine
  • Cervical spine and SCM applications to restore neck mobility and reduce soft-tissue tension.
  • Live Workshop – Thoracic Spine Prone
  • Demonstrating effective thoracic mobilisation using prone-position IASTM techniques.
  • Live Workshop – Thoracic Spine Seated with Extension
  • Combining IASTM with active extension to enhance thoracic movement and postural control.
  • Live Workshop – IASTM with Exercise
  • Showing how to integrate soft-tissue work directly with corrective exercise for improved functional outcomes.

These videos provide real-time, practical insight into how IASTM fits seamlessly into your overall treatment approach, making your sessions more effective, engaging, and clinically meaningful.

End-of-Course Examination – Multiple Choice

This final assessment is designed to consolidate your learning and ensure a strong understanding of the key concepts, techniques, and clinical applications covered throughout the course. T

The multiple-choice format allows you to demonstrate your knowledge across anatomy, biomechanics, neurophysiology, IASTM methods, and practical treatment integration.

Completing this examination marks the final step in your learning journey—an opportunity to confirm your competence, reinforce essential skills, and validate your readiness to use IASTM effectively and professionally within your treatment room.

Continued Professional Development (CPD) Hours

This course has been structured to meet recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and is fully accepted across all allied health professions. T

The content, practical skills, and assessments included within the programme support your ongoing professional growth and ensure your learning aligns with current clinical expectations and evidence-informed practice.

On completion, the allocated CPD hours can be applied toward your professional portfolio, annual registration requirements, or ongoing competency frameworks.

Whether you are a sports therapist, physiotherapist, osteopath, massage therapist, or any other allied health professional, these CPD hours contribute to maintaining and enhancing your clinical excellence—reinforcing your commitment to delivering safe, effective, and modern patient care.

Insurance and IASTM

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) is recognised and accepted within the scope of practice for most manual and allied health professionals. 

In most cases, you should not need to obtain additional insurance specifically for IASTM, as it typically falls under your existing soft-tissue or manual therapy coverage. However, insurance policies can vary, so it is always best practice to review your current provider’s terms to ensure you are fully covered.

If you would like a comparison or are considering updating your policy, BGI can offer competitive insurance options tailored to therapists using IASTM and related modalities. This ensures you can practise confidently, knowing your professional work is supported by comprehensive, appropriate coverage.

You can find more details and apply directly through their website: www.bgi.uk.com
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