Platypus Pilates Studio

At Platypus Pilates we offer two different methods to manipulate the fascia. The Stecco method, which is a treatment, and the Rossiter method, which is a workout.

For both methods we take a thorough medical history. Then, if you choose Stecco, the area of treatment is found through movement verification and palpation. The identified densified points will be manipulated by applying pressure with elbow, knuckle or thumb until the pain has diminished. I prefer to feel the skin, so you might have to –partially- undress.

If you choose Rossiter, you – the person in charge – will lie down – fully dressed, and I – the coach – will place my ‘clean socked’ foot on, say, your arm, applying pressure until you tell me it is enough. You will then ‘lock’ your body and move the arm slowly through a particular movement, taking about 10 seconds. And repeat this 2 or 3 times.

Both methods are painful but you should also feel an immediate relieve or increase in range of motion. Which one you choose is up to your personal preference. Stecco works on the principle of therapeutic points in the fascia that coordinate with specific movements, while Rossiter works on the principle that fascia releases more when the ‘patient’ actively engages the muscle. I would therefore say that Rossiter is the more global approach, while Stecco is more local, precise.