Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue
Mobilization is a manual technique that utilizes stainless steel instruments.
These instruments are used by our Physical Therapists to aid in the detection
and treatment of soft tissue dysfunction.
These tools are very smooth and have various shapes and sizes designed for specific tissue and
body based areas. These tools help to detect
restrictions and allow for a more precise treatment, providing the results that
out patients are looking for.
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Restores movement
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Reduces Pain
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Used in combination with
therapeutic exercise to increase long-term results
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Effectively breaks down scar
tissue
Below are some common treatment issues IASTM can help
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Hamstring Strains
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Rotator Cuff Repair
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Lower extremity injuries in
runners
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Tight Neck Muscles
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Tendonitis
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Decreases inflammation rapidly
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Plantar fasciitis
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Tennis Elbow
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Golfer’s Elbow
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Shin Splints
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Achilles Tendinitis
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Decreased Mobility
*This technique has had positive
outcomes in 75 to 90 percent of all conditions treated.
