Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
People who don’t get treatment right after an injury or surgery often develop scar tissue, resulting in agonizing movement and limited mobility. Because scar tissue prevents muscles from lengthening properly, therapy is needed to restart the healing process. One way to do this is with the IASTM technique, a therapy often used by Larry at Preferred ChoicePT. IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) compliments Larry’s hands by using stainless steel instruments that conform to different body parts, allowing him to locate soft tissue restrictions or chronic inflammation and effectively treat the area with the appropriate amount of pressure to break down scar tissue. This allows functional restoration to occur by reabsorption and remodeling of excessive soft tissue in the affected area, improving the way you move. Only therapists who are specially trained to safely and effectively treat conditions are able to perform this type of treatment. More than 500 professional and amateur sports organizations use the IASTM technique, including 16 NBA teams, 18 NFL teams, and 16 MLB teams.