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The effect of mechanical load on degenerated soft tissue
1National University of Health Sciences-Chiropractic, Norwalk, CT 06851, USA. softissu@optonline.net
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
|December 17, 2008
Summary
The Graston Technique (GT), a form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, effectively treated supraspinatus tendinosis, Achilles tendinosis, and plantar fasciosis by reducing pain and improving function.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Degenerated soft tissue conditions, such as supraspinatus tendinosis, Achilles tendinosis, and plantar fasciosis, present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) offers a novel approach to address these conditions.
Observation:
- The Graston Technique (GT) utilizes specialized stainless steel instruments with unique curvilinear edges to apply mechanical load and deformation to soft tissues.
- Case studies were conducted on patients with confirmed supraspinatus tendinosis, Achilles tendinosis, and plantar fasciosis, with treatment following the GT protocol.
Findings:
- The Graston Technique effectively eliminated pain associated with these soft tissue conditions.
- Functional tests normalized following GT treatment, indicating a restoration of tissue function.
- GT demonstrated the ability to both detect and treat areas of degenerated soft tissue.
Implications:
- The Graston Technique presents a unique and effective method for managing degenerated soft tissue lesions.
- Further basic research into the mechanisms of mechanical deformation load on soft tissues is warranted.
- GT may offer a valuable therapeutic option for clinicians treating tendinosis and fasciosis.
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