Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Graston in Franklin, MA
At your first appointment, your Physical Therapist will perform a thorough evaluation and develop a personalized rehabilitation treatment program with you that may include IASTM and Graston Therapy.
What is Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)?
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is an effective manual therapy treatment to help relieve pain from soft-tissue injuries. Physical therapists use specially designed tools to help remodel scar tissue, increase range of motion and decrease pain. There are multiple types of IASTM products including ASTYM, Hawkgrips and Graston Technique. Despite their differences, each technique is designed to improve blood flow and scar tissue mobility, decrease muscle spasms and improve healing.
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Benefits of IASTM
A trained clinician will use a specially designed tool to help assist with treatment over areas within the muscle, tendon or scar tissue. This type of treatment will enhance healing and help improving the flow of fluid in and around the pain area. Patients can expect improvement of function after one to four treatments.
Patients with a wide variety of symptoms related to chronic pain, muscle spasm or scar tissue buildup may benefit from IASTM.
Common Diagnosis Treated With IASTM are:
- Painful scars
- Tennis elbow
- Runners knee (patellar tendonitis)
- Golfers elbow
- IT band syndrome
- Other tendonitis or tendinosis
- Shin splints
- Carpal Tunnel syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Low back and neck pain
- Joint sprain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Post-fracture pain
- De quervains syndrome
What Is the First Step?
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At your evaluation appointment, you will meet with a physical therapist who will perform a thorough evaluation that includes:
- A review of your health history and your specific symptoms.
- A thorough examination that includes assessing the quality and quantity of your movements, and any factors that might put you at risk for delayed recovery or might indicate a serious health problem.
- Assessment of how you use your body at work, at home, during sports, and at leisure.
- Determination of the diagnosis and impairments that are causing your pain and establishment of a treatment plan of care.
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What Our Clients Say
This was not my first time seeking the help of Physical Therapists throughout the past five years, and I have gone to therapy in multiple locations. One thing that sets ProPT aside from all other clinics is the friendly environment and knowledge about their field that each and every therapist holds. Dr. Ross helped explain to me why I had tendinopathy in my hamstring compared to other clinics who just told me the what and not the why. Everyone who works at ProPT helps to create the best therapy experience I have ever had! First impressions are everything and from the moment I stepped into Professional Physical Therapy I knew I was in good hands. The front desk staff is always so welcoming and I look forward to seeing their smiling faces when I go to therapy. My physical therapist performed an initial evaluation and explained the possible reasons for my pain and layed out a treatment plan for the next few months. Dr. Patt was very compassionate and made sure I understood all he had discussed with me. I like the fact that there are many staff members involved in my treatment. All the physical therapy assistants are incredible and each brings something different to my sessions. I believe this has led to an overall positive, effective and enjoyable experience. The technicians at ProPT are also fabulous and always ready to lend a helping hand. After coming here for the last several months, I can honestly say that they have all become like family to me. So, if you are searching for a physical therapy practice that will show you compassion and understanding while providing you with exceptional therapy services then look no further then Professional Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, Inc.