What is Graston?
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization utilized to break down scar tissue and fascia I adhesions Stainless steel instruments aid in recognition and treatment of adhesions and restrictions of soft tissue.
Effects
- Promotes soft tissue healing
- Decreases recovery time
- Aids in recovery of chronic conditions
- Increases blood flow and cellular activity
- Decreases scar tissue and adhesions
Utilized for
- Chronic Injuries
- Acute Injuries
- Post Operative Scarring
- Soft Tissue Dysfunction
Treatable musculoskeletal condition
- Cervical Sprain/Strain
- Lumbar Sprain/Strain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis
- Rotator Cuff Tendinosis (shoulder pain)
- Patellofemoral Disorders (knee pain)
- Achilles Tendinosis (ankle pain)
- Scar Tissue
- Shin Splints
Research:
Holtz BJ, Davey K, Engleman N, Kaeser C, Wood-Vossmer K, Bayliss AJ, Loghmani MT.
A Conservative Manual Therapy Approach Using Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization For The Treatment of Bilateral Plantar-Fasciitis: A Case Series.
Third International Fascia Research Congress, Vancouver (BC), 2012 Mar.
Schaefer JL, Sandrey MA. Effects of a 4-Week Dynamic-Balance-Training Program Supplemented With Graston Instrument-Assisted Mobilization for Chronic Ankle Instability.
J Sport Rehabil. 2012, 21(4): 313-326.
