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.

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