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| GRASTON SOFT TISSUE THERAPY |
Graston Technique® is an innovative, patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization therapy that enables practitioners to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. The Technique utilizes specially designed stainless steel instruments to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation.
The Graston Technique® (GT) Instruments, while enhancing the clinician's ability to detect fascial adhesions and restrictions, have been clinically proven to achieve quicker and better outcomes in treating both acute and chronic soft tissue conditions, including but not limited to:
- Cervical sprain/strain (neck pain)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (wrist pain)
- Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Medial Epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)
- Rotator Cuff Tendinitis (shoulder pain)
- Trigger Finger
- Sprain and Strain injuries
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- Lumbar sprain/strain (back pain)
- Plantar Fasciitis (foot pain)
- Achilles Tendinitis (ankle pain)
- Shin Splints
- Patellofemoral Disorders (knee pain)
- ITB Syndrome
- Scar Tissue
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Graston Technique® offers many advantages and benefits for the patient including:
- Detects major and minor fibrotic changes and resolves chronic conditions thought to be permanent
- Decreases overall time of treatment
- Fosters faster rehabilitation/recovery
- Reduces need for anti-inflammatory medication
- Provides improved diagnostic treatment and increases patient satisfaction by achieving notably better outcomes
Graston Technique® can be performed as a stand-alone therapy and also has excellent results in combination with other therapies such as
standard chiropractic treatments,
Medical Acupuncture,
Electrotherapy,
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Rehabilitative Exercise and Physical Therapy.
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