Ekman Therapy \Crochetage

Crochet or Ekman therapy in physiotherapy is a technique used to treat musculo-tendon pain. It consists of using hooks specially designed to fit the shape of the area to be treated, in order to loosen the scar adhesions between the facias. This method is very effective for tendinopathy, healing sprains, hematomas and connective tissue inflammations. The physiotherapist uses hooks that are anatomically adapted to the tendons and muscle masses to be treated, and places them meticulously between the different muscles responsible for tension and fixation points to restore normal biomechanics.

The different crochet techniques in sports physiotherapy
The physiotherapist uses hooks that are anatomically adapted to the tendons and muscle masses to be treated,

However, there are two types of hooks:

– hard hooks with metal structures, more aggressive for the skin but allowing you to work more deeply.

– soft plastic hooks, more bearable for the patient and suitable for acute pathologies.

What are the treatment goals of crochet?
The objectives of treatment with the physiotherapist hook are to reduce scar adhesions between the fascia, to clear tendons and muscle masses, to reduce pain and tension in the treated areas, to promote recovery from tendinopathy, sprains or hematomas, to restore the biomechanics of the muscles and to allow a rapid resumption of physical and sports activities. They are also used a lot in tendinopathy (windshield wiper syndrome, patellar tendinopathy, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff, supraspinatus tendonitis, etc.).

Crochet therapy with sports physiotherapy:
Hook therapy or Ekman therapy is a technique used in sports physiotherapy to treat muscle and joint pain. It involves using a small hook-like tool to massage the soft tissues and dislodge adhesions and muscle knots. This technique is used to treat conditions such as tendonitis, joint pain, spinal pain, neck pain, and back pain. It can also be used to improve the mobility and flexibility of joints and muscles. This technique is usually used in combination with other forms of therapy to maximize results.

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