INSTRUMENT-ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION (IASTM)

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What Is It?

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is a hands-on method where your physical therapist uses a specially designed tool, made of either plastic or metal, to massage your muscles. They can adjust the pressure and speed of the tool to aid healing and reduce inflammation, and to either activate (contract) or relax (inhibit) specific muscles.

how does it work?

Instruments pinpoint and ease tightness in fascial tissue (the body's connective tissue network). Their shape lets therapists locate and apply precise pressure to target damaged spots. This application triggers a slight healing inflammation, sparking the body's repair process. It helps dissolve adhesions—scar tissue—from surgery, lack of movement, strain, or other causes, aiding in the full recovery of tissue function.

Indications

  • Limited motion

  • pain during motion

  • motor control issues

  • Muscle recruitment issues

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Conditions for which IASTM is usually used:

  • Tennis and Golfer’s elbow

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Neck Pain

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

  • Patellar Tendonitis

  • Heel Pain /Achilles Tendinitis

  • Post-Surgical and Traumatic Scars

  • Myofascial Pain and Restrictions

  • Muscle Imbalances

  • Chronic Joint Swelling Associated with Sprains/Strains

  • Ligament Sprains

  • Muscle Strains

  • Bursitis

  • Back Pain

  • Trigger Finger

  • Hip Pain

  • IT Band Syndrome

  • Shin Splints

  • Chronic Ankle Sprains

  • Scars (Surgical, Traumatic)








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Preparing for Surgery? Try Pre-hab to Speed up Your Recovery Process.

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Getting ready for surgery? Understand that rehabilitation after surgery is key for a speedy recovery. It returns your movement and helps you stand on your feet again. Interestingly, rehabilitation before surgery, known as pre-hab, can also make your post-surgery recovery faster and even enhance the outcome of your surgery. Pre-hab means working with a physical therapist to prepare your body for surgery. Post-surgery, rehab takes over the healing process.

For a swift return to your daily life after surgery, consider Stript Physical Therapy in Freehold, NJ. Our dedicated team designs a personalized treatment plan to expedite your recovery and prepare you for your upcoming surgery.

Understanding Pre-hab vs. Rehab

Pre-hab: Participating in a pre-hab program with a physical therapist helps you get a head start on recovery and ensures a more successful surgery. Your therapist will prescribe exercises and therapeutic modalities to reduce inflammation and increase strength, giving your body an advantage as it heals from surgery. Even a few sessions can improve your overall health, so you have more strength to draw on post-surgery. Pre-hab prevents extreme weakness after surgery by building up your strength in advance.

Rehab: While pre-hab prepares your body for surgery, rehab focuses on strengthening your body afterward. Post-surgery pain and discomfort are natural, and certain motions may be challenging. However, it’s crucial to maintain movement to regain your range of motion and ensure a full recovery. Rehab helps you move safely, prevent reinjury, fight inflammation, and keep painful adhesions from forming. It also builds strength to help you quickly return to your routine.

What Results Can You Expect from Pre-hab?

Pre-hab dramatically helps people about to have surgery. Research from the Arthritis Foundation found that patients doing pre-hab recovered better after surgery and could leave the hospital sooner. Knee replacement patients who did pre-hab could walk and climb stairs well enough to be discharged from the hospital faster than those who skipped pre-hab.

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The health benefits of pre-hab are undeniable. If your surgery date is approaching, call Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold, NJ today to take advantage of our strengthening pre-hab services. Our team of dedicated movement experts will help you improve your strength before surgery, ensuring a smoother post-operative outcome and a faster recovery. Don’t face this journey alone—contact Stride Physical Therapy today to get the supportive, knowledgeable care you deserve.

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