What is IASM?
IASTM- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
A skilled intervention that includes the use of specialized tools to manipulate the skin, myofascia, muscles, and tendons by various direct compressive stroke techniques. Utilizing a stainless steel instrument, we can detect and treat soft tissue disorders. Successful in effectively treating all types of soft tissue conditions, whether they are chronic, acute or post- surgical. It is the controlled micro trauma that facilitates a cascade of healing activities. (Basically a deep tissue massage with a specialized instrument.)
- Brings down treatment time and speeds healing! 15 minute session is equivocal to 60 minute massage of the area.
- Potential for bruising, not a goal but can be a side effect depending on tissue, severity, patient sensitivity. (Think about location of treatment, i.e. Weddings, photos, etc.)
- Drink extra water to flush toxins and prevent soreness.
Here is list of some of the most common
conditions treated:
- Ankle Pain
(Achilles Tendinosis/itis) - Wrist Pain (Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome) - Neck Pain (Cervical
Sprain/Strain) - Headaches
- Fibromyalgia
- Hamstring Injuries
- Hip Pain
- IT Band (Iliotibial Band)
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Back Pain (Lumbar Sprain/Strain)
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Knee Pain (Patellofemoral
Disorders) - Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
- Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff
Tendinitis) - Scar Tissue
- Trigger Finger
- Women’s Health (Post-Mastectomy
and Caesarean Scarring)
Contraindications:
- Open wound (unhealed suture site)
- Unhealed fracture
- Thrombophlebitis
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Patient intolerance/hypersensitivity
- Hematoma
- Osteomyelitis
- Myositis Ossificans
- Hemophilia
