Do you have scar tissue from a previous injury or surgery? Scar tissue formation is a normal part of the body’s healing process, but it can be limiting if left untreated. There is a limited amount of time after an injury or surgery during which scarred tissue can remain mobile and capable of partially changing its orientation in response to specific manual stress. When done properly, this can result in improved movement and mobility of the tissue and surrounding muscles and joints.
The physical therapists at 360 Physical Therapy & Wellness utilize a specialized, modern version of manual therapy called Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) in the treatment of low back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain (rotator cuff sprain or tendonitis), fibromyalgia, plantar fasciitis, wrist sprain, ankle sprain, tissue shortening post-mastectomy, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and hamstring strains and tears.
IASTM breaks down fascial restrictions and scar tissue with a small, ergonomically shaped tool. Studies have shown that IASTM improves range of motion, strength and pain perception following the treatment.
The tools used in IASTM help break superficial and deep fascial tissue and improve mobility in adjacent muscles, tendons, and nerves. There are many different tools one can use; more modern methods even include an automated tool that helps by vibrating to soften the affected area in a pulsatile manner. Some of the current popular instruments and methods used to mobilize scarred tissue include ASTYM and Graston.
Due to the nature of some injuries (or following surgery), scarred tissue formation is normal, and one can have limited motion and overall strength as a result. As a result, the ability to perform the activities you want to perform are limited and often painful. If you live in Fulton, MD and have limited mobility from scar tissue, contact us today to learn more about IASTM. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization for tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, rotator cuff injuries, and others is an effective approach to improving your recovery.
At 360 Physical Therapy & Wellness in Fulton, Maryland, our therapists specialize in addressing and treating scarred tissue formation that may be limiting your motion, strength, and overall mobility. Call or email us today!
Super friendly, very organized, clean, Full of modern working equipment. My five weeks plus of physical therapy there has been instrumental in improving my serious back issues. I look forward to continuing my therapy …
I went in with lower back pain and could not stand completely straight up. By the time I left my initial visit Raj had me standing straight up with less pain (more tightness than pain). After a few visits I was starting to feeling great …
Raj is a great physical therapist. He explains what the exercises/routines are doing to provide more range of motion or strengthen the areas of the body that needs the physical therapy …