What is the Graston Technique and How is It Used?

by Kamal Ikram Pro Health Chiropractic & Physiotherapy Services i

The Graston Technique is a form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) for injury recovery.

IASTM is defined as the use of instruments or tools to assist with the identification and/or treatment of movement dysfunction caused by pain or changes to the soft tissue structures (muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia).

Graston Technique physical therapy differs from other forms of IASTM on the market. This is due to its unique instruments and protocol that has been taught and researched for over 20 years. Unlike other tools made from wood, ceramics, or stone, specialists create Graston massage tools from stainless steel and designed with beveled edges and angles to detect myofascial restrictions.

There are six Graston physical therapy instruments of various sizes and shapes that work on all parts of the body, from the neck to the delicate parts of the foot and ankle. Practitioners cannot purchase instruments from the Graston website or another vendor. Instead, they are only available to licensed practitioners who have completed the onsite or online Graston treatment training courses.

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