Welcome to Change Sports Physical Therapy, your premier destination for cutting-edge rehabilitation techniques in Huntington Beach, CA. Today, we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), a game-changing approach to physical therapy that can propel your recovery to new heights.
Understanding Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization:
IASTM is a revolutionary method that utilizes specialized tools to target soft tissue structures, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. At Change Sports Physical Therapy, we harness the power of IASTM to break down scar tissue, alleviate pain, and enhance your body’s natural healing processes. These tools can help us affect the tissue in ways that hands simply can not. They are also a great addition to our options for addressing pain and limitations in our patients.
Exploring IASTM Tools:
1. The Hypervolt:
Our skilled therapists leverage the Hypervolt, a state-of-the-art percussion massage device, to provide targeted relief to sore and tight muscles. By incorporating the Hypervolt into your treatment plan, we can effectively reduce muscle tension, improve flexibility, and expedite your recovery journey. We like to use it as a way of preparing the soft tissue for more focused and skilled manual therapy techniques.
2. IASTM Scraper:
Experience the transformative benefits of our IASTM scraper, meticulously designed to address soft tissue restrictions and adhesions. Through gentle manipulation of the scraper, we can enhance your range of motion, alleviate discomfort, and restore optimal function to affected areas. There are some providers who we believe are little heavy handed with this type of tool. We tend to be more gentle in the approach. This is not to say it is not uncomfortable at times. It is kind of a “love-hate” relationship that our patients have with the scraper.
Want some research? Here’s a review article on the effectiveness of IASTM scraper tools.
3. Cupping Therapy:
At Change Sports Physical Therapy, we offer cupping therapy as part of our comprehensive IASTM protocol. By utilizing suction cups to promote blood flow and lymphatic drainage, we can alleviate muscle tightness, reduce inflammation, and enhance your body’s ability to heal naturally. I personally love this technique for times we want to “de-compress” the underlying tissue. Every other technique we have compresses the tissue. Cupping lifts, and decompresses it.
Benefits of IASTM Techniques:
– Accelerated tissue healing
– Reduced pain and inflammation
– Improved range of motion and flexibility
– Enhanced athletic performance
– Prevention of recurring injuries
Are you ready to unlock your full potential and embark on a transformative journey towards recovery? Look no further than Change Sports Physical Therapy in Huntington Beach, CA. Our expert therapists are dedicated to providing personalized care and innovative techniques like Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization to help you achieve your rehabilitation goals. Schedule an appointment with us today and experience the difference firsthand. Your path to recovery starts here.
