Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Graston Technique enable clinicians to effectively address scar tissue in plantar fascia, myofascial restrictions in IT band and knee pain, and increase range of motion through comprehensive training, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
IASTM has assisted numerous athletes in their movement therapy and performance enhancement worldwide. The instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization blades may be hard-edged, soft-edged, and variety of shapes and sizes, but the techniques do not need to be aggressive to deliver superior patient outcomes.
IASTM has assisted numerous athletes in their movement therapy and performance enhancement worldwide. The instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization blades may be hard-edged, soft-edged, and variety of shapes and sizes, but the techniques do not need to be aggressive to deliver superior patient outcomes.
MSS therapists uses this technique to assist with solving dysfunctional movement patterns and utilizing soft tissue instruments to improve patient treatment. Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization effects on the properties of human musculoskeletal conditions associated with:
- plantar flexors pain
- calves strains
- gluteal pain
- wrist pain
- forearm pain
- tennis elbow
- shoulder pain
- posture pain
The anatomy, physiology and MOST IMPORTANTLY the neurology of myofascial soft tissue work is covered, along with supporting research. Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization intervention strategies will also be combined with Movement, kinesiology taping, and corrective exercise techniques to deliver a comprehensive approach to patient care.
Instrument-Assisted soft tissue mobilization tools comes in many forms:
Dr. Khong currently holds a Graston technique M1 certification and is one of multiple providers of Graston technique in Chicago, IL.
Instrument-Assisted soft tissue mobilization tools comes in many forms:
- Graston Technique
- Gua Shu
- Buffalo Horn
- Bian Stone
- Dolphin Tool
- Edge Tool
- Hawk Grip Tool
Dr. Khong currently holds a Graston technique M1 certification and is one of multiple providers of Graston technique in Chicago, IL.
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LOCATION
Midwest Sport and Spine Inc.
434 W Ontario St, #310
River North
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: 312.397.1179
Midwest Sport and Spine Inc.
434 W Ontario St, #310
River North
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: 312.397.1179
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