Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (iastm)
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
If you have been a patient here, you know at Elite Physical Therapy and Performance we use a vast array of manual therapy (hands-on) techniques to help you feel better and get you back to the activities that you want to enjoy again.
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is a technique used to manipulate soft tissue. We use a specialized instrument in place of our hands to apply direct pressure or a sweeping scraping motion. This allows us to give you more targeted therapy than our hands alone can provide.
Benefits of IASTM
Research has shown that scraping techniques trigger a cascade of healing processes which result in tissue remodeling. This allows for improved mobility and functionality. Benefits/Uses of IASTM include:
Decreased muscle tension
Helps swelling and lymphatic drainage
Diminishes scar tissue
Releases trigger points
Decreases tissue adhesions and abnormalities on tendons and ligaments
Desensitizes soft tissue for pain response
What can ELITE Physical Therapy do?
At Elite PT, we believe patient-centered care is the cornerstone in a patient’s recovery and outcomes of function and quality of life. Our clinic is highly focused on manual therapy techniques in conjunction with strategic exercises for strength, mobility, and balance that allow you to be your best! Other manual techniques we provide include:
Joint and spinal mobilization
Soft tissue massage
Trigger point release
Cupping
Taping techniques
Passive range of motion
Muscle energy techniques
Our highly-trained, friendly staff provide a variety of services to help you maximize recovery and get you back to the activities that matter to you. Our spacious sports performance space gives us the ability to work with a wide range of athletes to remove pain/dysfunction and then prevent further injury. Call Elite Physical Therapy and Performance at (208) 666-6665 to find out more information or schedule an evaluation.
