Do you have a sports injury or injury from a car accident in Warminster or New Britain, PA? Do you have scars or adhesions that are causing pain and limiting your movement? Are you suffering from a soft tissue injury?
The Graston technique is another form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). This manual therapy technique utilizes special ergonomic tools to gently massage and scrape the skin, promoting the healing of soft tissue injuries like sprains and strains.
Common conditions treated with the Graston/IASTM technique include lower back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tears, quadricep pain, Achilles tendinopathy, hamstring strains, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and headaches. To learn more about the potential benefits of the Graston Technique in Warminster or New Britain, PA, contact McCabe and Brady Physical Therapy today.
How Can The Graston Technique/IASTM Help Me?
Scar tissue is a type of fibrous connective tissue that forms after an injury that is thicker and less elastic than normal tissue. The buildup of scar tissue is referred to as adhesions.
These scar tissue adhesions are thought to cause tendons, muscles, and ligaments to clump together, impeding proper movement. The use of the Graston Technique/IASTM causes muscle fiber separation, which helps to break up the scar tissue adhesions, reduce pain, and increase functional mobility.
How Is The Graston Technique/IASTM Performed?
We will isolate the treatment area and use one of our Graston Technique/IASTM massage tools to glide across the skin surface. We will apply enough pressure to effectively separate the underlying muscle, tendon, or ligament, which helps to release adhesions, reduce pain, and improve mobility.
The amount of pressure used with the instrument and the speed at which it is done will vary depending on the nature of your condition. After each treatment, the affected area will be stretched.
Most patients receiving the Graston Technique/IASTM will typically undergo two treatments per week for a five weeks. You can generally expect to experience relief by the third or fourth treatment.
Benefits of the Graston Technique/IASTM include the following:
- Reduction in inflammation
- Reduction in pain for a better quality of life
- Boost in cellular activity for good health
- Breakdown of collagen cross-links
- Increased mobility and ability to perform daily tasks
- Increased rate of volume and blood flow to affected areas to enhance healing
How Will I Benefit From The Graston Technique/IASTM?
Still interested in learning more about the Graston Technique? Here are some helpful facts:
- More than 31,000 clinicians worldwide use it.
- Used by more than 500 professional and amateur sports organizations.
- Used by 16 NBA teams, 18 NFL teams, and 16 MLB teams.
- Part of the curriculum at more than 50 colleges and universities.
- Applied at more than 3,600 outpatient facilities.
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