Instrument-Assisted
Soft Tissue Mobilization

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), such as Graston Technique, is a form of manual therapy that uses stainless steel tools to break up scar tissue adhesions found in muscles, tendons, and/or ligaments. 

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Research has shown IASTM to be an effective therapy for numerous conditions including low back pain (1), knee injuries (2), tennis elbow (3) and Achilles tendinopathy (4). 

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IASTM:

- reduces pain & breaks up scar tissue

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- promotes healing of soft tissue injuries

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- increases flexibility

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- increases range-of-motion

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Dr. Van Wagenen has been trained and routinely utilizes IASTM techniques such as Graston Technique, in everyday practice. 

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(1) Lee et al. (2016)

(2) Black DW (2010)

(3) Sevier et al. (2016)

(4) McConnell et al. (2016)