Instrumented Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation
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IASTM is a non-invasive form of manual therapy, using a range of rigid tools designed to mobilise and augment soft tissue structures of the human body.
Indications for use is any manifestation of a musculoskeletal problem; acute or chronic soft tissue-related conditions. Some including; fascial restrictions, muscular pain, tension and tightness, soft tissue stress and strain, trigger points and joint pain and restrictions.
Common Pathologies and Injuries treated with medical acupuncture:
- Tennis or Golfers elbow
- Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
- Neck and back pain
- Plantar Fascia
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Shoulder pain and Rotator Cuff tendinopathy
- Patellofemoral disorders
- De Quervain Tenosynovitis
- Hand and finger injuries
- Post-surgical and Traumatic scars
- Muscular pain and restrictions
- Chronic and acute sprains/strains
- Non-acute bursitis
- IT-Band Syndrome / Runner Knee
- Joint replacements
- Shin splints
Physiological Benefits:
IASTM is based on the concept of deep friction massage, which induces a therapeutic movement within affected tissues. This helps create an ideal environment for the body’s self-maintenance and repair mechanisms which in turn encourages tissue healing and repair
- Release of Myofascial restrictions
- Tissue healing and repair
- Preventing and breaking down scar tissue adhesions
- Increase blood flow to different tissues
- Restoration of muscle and tissue balance
- Reduced joint pressure
- Improved range of movement at joints
- Increased body fluid mobilisation
