Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique
I just returned from a seminar in Chicago put on by David Graston, called Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. SASTM short, is a technique which uses instruments to detect and break down areas of fibrosis, or chronic inflammation.
The microtrauma inflicted with the instrument initiates the healing process, followed by ice and stretching, ultimately resulting in restored function when combined with strength training.
It is used to treat such conditions as plantar fasciitis, patellar tendinitis, chronic sprains, muscle strains, shin splints, hip pain, plus a number of other conditions. I hope to soon be incorporating this into my practice by working closely with doctors who have already diagnosed the problem.
The microtrauma inflicted with the instrument initiates the healing process, followed by ice and stretching, ultimately resulting in restored function when combined with strength training.
It is used to treat such conditions as plantar fasciitis, patellar tendinitis, chronic sprains, muscle strains, shin splints, hip pain, plus a number of other conditions. I hope to soon be incorporating this into my practice by working closely with doctors who have already diagnosed the problem.
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