Hooking is a technique of myofascial instrumental fibrinolysis. This technique aims to treat the inter- or myo aponeurotic adherences or fibrous corpuscules in the muscle fibres using a specialised ‘hook’. We call that fibrinolysis.

This instrument does not cause damage to the skin and tissues.

The main effect of the hooking is mechanical: adhesions limit movement of the muscle fibre and consequently reduce the range of motion. Also, the technique could help to break and mobilise uric and calcium (calcification in tendon). Finally, it’s a very efficient tool to work on scar adhesions and bruises.

Secondly, hooking also can have a positive impact on the local circulation (vascular and lymphatic)

Finally, using the round part of the hook or the knife facilitates the proper alignment of the muscle fibres (injuries typically lead to the muscles fibre becoming disorganised).