Practical details
Date: Thursday 19th February 2026
Time: 19.00 – 20.00 UK time. Check your timezone here
Presenter(s): Alp Ertung
Title: Fascial dysfunction and the Fascial Manipulation® approach
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Webinar Outline:
This webinar titled “Fascial Dysfunction and the Fascial Manipulation® Approach” offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the fascial system and its clinical relevance for manual therapists.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the anatomical, histological, and functional components of fascia, exploring how alterations in these components may contribute to dysfunction, pain, and movement restrictions.
The talk distinguishes between fibrosis and densification (the aggregation of hyaluronan within the loose connective tissue), clarifying their different mechanisms, palpatory features, and therapeutic implications.
By integrating current scientific evidence with clinical reasoning, the session highlights what therapists can realistically influence or modify through manual interventions—and what remains beyond the scope of soft tissue therapy—offering a more precise, evidence-informed approach to treatment.
Takeaways for the Members:
- Understand the structure and function of the fascial system and its role in movement and pain.
- Differentiate fibrosis from densification, recognising how each affects tissue behaviour and patient presentation.
- Appreciate the clinical importance of identifying the type of fascial dysfunction before treatment.
- Gain insight into what manual therapy can and cannot change in fascial tissues.
- Discover the principles of the Fascial Manipulation® (Stecco Method) and how they can refine your assessment and treatment strategies.
- Leave with a more evidence-based and specific understanding of fascial dysfunction relevant to everyday practice.
Presenter Bio(s):
Alp Ertung
Alp Ertung
Certified Fascial Manipulation®Specialist, Fascial Manipulation®Teacher Neuromuscular Therapist, H.Dip.
Alp has been practicing as a manual therapist and movement professional since 2011. For the last 6 years he has been mostly focusing on complex chronic pain and internal dysfunctions in addition to his long term clinical experience with orthopedic patients. He completed his international certification and diploma programs in the US, Ireland and Italy. Alp devoted most of his education to fascia science in order to understand and interpret the functional integration of the human body. Beside his extensive training in soft tissue manual therapy methods he also attended international fascial anatomy dissection workshops, fascia research summer schools and International Fascia Research Congresses. He is currently based in Vancouver, where he practices Fascial Manipulation® exclusively in clinical settings and teaches the method internationally.
Time/Date of Event
Event type
Zoom
Members Webinar
Online
7 pm BST