What is Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization?

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization is a manual treatment involving specialized instruments to detect and break up soft tissue fibrosis in order to stimulate a healing response.

 

A short video about Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

What type of pain or injury can be treated by Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization?

 

  • Knee Pain (ex. ACL)

  • Tennis Elbow

  • Achilles Tendonitis

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Chronic Ankle Sprain

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

  • ITB Syndrome

  • Hamstring/Calf Strains

  • Back/Neck Tightness

  • Trigger Points

  • Ideal treatment for athletes with tendonitis and chronic or old muscle injuries

Expectations:

  • Generally a change in symptoms should be seen by the fifth visit

  • Treatment plan consists of 8-12 visits

  • Patient can expect continued improvement for 4-6 weeks after the last manual therapy session

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