About Graston technique®
Graston Technique®: The Leading Soft-Tissue Therapy for Professionals and Patients Worldwide
If you're looking for a soft-tissue therapy that can help you recover from injuries, reduce pain, and improve your overall physical performance, then Graston Technique® (GT) might be the solution you've been searching for. GT is a patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) that has been used by healthcare professionals and athletes worldwide to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
What is Graston Technique®?
Graston Technique® was developed in the early 1990s by David Graston, an athlete who suffered from chronic knee pain. He discovered that using stainless steel instruments to apply pressure to his muscles and fascia helped him alleviate his pain and improve his mobility. He then worked with other healthcare professionals to refine this technique into what we know today as Graston Technique®.
The GT instruments are designed to detect and treat areas of scar tissue or adhesions in the muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia or nerves. These adhesions can cause pain, stiffness or limited range of motion in the affected area. By breaking down these adhesions through controlled microtrauma with GT instruments it helps stimulate healing process leading to improved function.
How does it work?
During a GT treatment session, your provider will use specially designed stainless steel tools to apply pressure on specific areas of your body where there are restrictions or adhesions present. This pressure helps break up scar tissue which allows blood flow back into the area promoting healing process leading to improved function.
The treatment is non-invasive but may cause some discomfort during application depending on severity of restriction present in tissues being treated. However most patients report feeling better after each session as their symptoms start improving over time.
Who can benefit from Graston Technique®?
GT has been used successfully by many different types of people including professional athletes such as football players , runners , gymnasts etc., office workers who suffer from repetitive strain injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome , tennis elbow etc., people recovering from surgery or injury like rotator cuff tears , plantar fasciitis etc., anyone experiencing chronic muscle tension due poor posture habits .
Where can I find a GT Provider?
If you're interested in trying out Graston Technique®, finding a certified provider near you is easy! Simply visit our website at www.grastontechnique.com where we have an online directory listing all certified providers worldwide . You can search by location or specialty so that you find someone who meets your needs best!
Why choose Graston Technique® over other therapies?
There are many reasons why healthcare professionals choose GT over other forms of soft-tissue therapy:
1) It's evidence-based: There have been numerous studies conducted on the effectiveness of IASTM techniques like GT which show positive results when compared with traditional manual therapies alone .
2) It's non-invasive: Unlike surgeries which require incisions into tissues causing more trauma than necessary; IASTM techniques like GT do not require any incisions making them less invasive than surgical procedures .
3) It's cost-effective: Compared with other forms of manual therapy such as massage therapy which requires multiple sessions before seeing significant improvement; IASTM techniques like GT often produce faster results requiring fewer sessions overall saving both time & money spent on treatments .
4) It's safe: When performed correctly by trained providers there are no known serious side effects associated with using IASTM techniques like GT making them safer than some medications prescribed for similar conditions .
Conclusion
In conclusion if you're looking for an effective way to manage musculoskeletal conditions without resorting surgery then consider trying out Graston technique ® . With its proven track record among healthcare professionals worldwide it could be just what your body needs!
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