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Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) in Manhattan Beach Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) enables clinicians to efficiently locate and treat individuals diagnosed with soft tissue dysfunction. IASTM is a popular procedure due to its effectiveness and efficiency while remaining non-invasive.
How Does It Work?
Instruments effectively free up fascial restrictions and scar tissue. The ergonomic design of these instruments provides the clinician with the ability to locate restrictions and allows the clinician to treat the affected area with the appropriate amount of pressure.
The introduction of controlled microtrauma to affected soft tissue structure causes the stimulation of a local inflammatory response. Microtrauma initiates reabsorption of inappropriate fibrosis or excessive scar tissue and facilitates a cascade of healing activities resulting in the remodeling of affected soft tissue structures. Adhesions within the soft tissue which may have developed as a result of surgery, immobilization, repeated strain or other mechanisms, are remediated allowing full functional restoration to occur.
Clinical studies have shown that IASTM improves range of motion, strength and pain perception following treatment. IASTM significantly helps with scar tissue and enhances structural remodeling within the injured area.
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