The Graston Technique takes manual physical therapy to new heights. With
this advancement, an Ogden Clinic physical therapist uses contoured stainless
steel tools to break down scar tissue and realign muscle fibers. Athletes
and chronic pain sufferers have reported tremendous success with the Graston
Technique.
How does the Graston Technique work?
The Graston Technique is performed with hand-held stainless steel instruments
that have an advantage over the human hand in manual therapy. The stainless
steel ‘blades’ contour to different parts of the body and
help physical therapists identify damaged tissue through sound and feel.
Unlike the wide pads of the human hand, Graston tools do not compress
the body. Instead, they scrape across damaged tissue, introducing small
amounts of trauma to the affected area.
When micro-trauma occurs, the patient’s body increases the amount
of nutrient-dense blood flow to that area. The Graston Technique helps
to realign damaged fibers into the normal pattern of healthy tissue while
breaking up scar tissue.
What is the Graston Technique used to treat?
Both chronic and acute conditions can be improved using the Graston Technique.
Athletes have reported faster recovery from sports injuries when incorporating
the Graston Technique into their treatment. The technique has also been
shown to improve:
Plantar fasciitis
Tennis and golfer’s elbow
Muscle strains including the knees, calves, and quads
Achilles tendon injury
Back and neck pain
The Graston Technique is not right for every type of injury, but is proven
to be very beneficial for soft tissue trauma. Make an appointment with
a Graston Technique certified physical therapist today to explore if this
treatment is right for you.
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