Manual therapy
Added new section on Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization(IASTM), a reputable source and use of manual therapy in everyday clinical settings. Added image of Graston tools to give visual. Added reference for all.
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Evidence has shown that these graded techniques have been highly beneficial in treating frozen shoulder and spinal dysfunction. They are practiced in clinics all around the world, and lay foundations for pain relief and range of motion benefits.{{Cite journal |last=Do Moon |first=Gui |last2=Lim |first2=Jin Yong |last3=Kim |first3=Da Yeon |last4=Kim |first4=Tae Ho |date=May 2015 |title=Comparison of Maitland and Kaltenborn mobilization techniques for improving shoulder pain and range of motion in frozen shoulders |url=https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4483405/ |journal=Journal of Physical Therapy Science |volume=27 |issue=5 |pages=1391–1395 |doi=10.1589/jpts.27.1391 |issn=0915-5287 |pmc=4483405 |pmid=26157227}} |
Evidence has shown that these graded techniques have been highly beneficial in treating frozen shoulder and spinal dysfunction. They are practiced in clinics all around the world, and lay foundations for pain relief and range of motion benefits.{{Cite journal |last=Do Moon |first=Gui |last2=Lim |first2=Jin Yong |last3=Kim |first3=Da Yeon |last4=Kim |first4=Tae Ho |date=May 2015 |title=Comparison of Maitland and Kaltenborn mobilization techniques for improving shoulder pain and range of motion in frozen shoulders |url=https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4483405/ |journal=Journal of Physical Therapy Science |volume=27 |issue=5 |pages=1391–1395 |doi=10.1589/jpts.27.1391 |issn=0915-5287 |pmc=4483405 |pmid=26157227}} |
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[[File:Grading Systems for Joint Mobilization - Maitland and Kaltenborn.png|thumb|274x274px|Grading Systems: Maitland and Kaltenborn: Description and Purpose ]] |
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=== Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) === |
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Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), is a skilled myofascial intervention used for soft-tissue treatment. It is applied using instruments that are typically made of stainless steel, and shaped to conform to different anatomical positions of the body allowing for deeper penetration. It is used to manipulate skin, myofascia, muscles, and tendon by various compressive stroke techniques. IASTM techniques can both detect and treat soft tissue disorders. Studies have shown clinical benefits of IASTM in improving range of motion, strength, and pain perception following treatment.{{Cite web |title=Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization |url=https://www.physio-pedia.com/Instrument_Assisted_Soft_Tissue_Mobilization |access-date=2026-04-20 |website=Physiopedia |language=en}} |
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[[File:GT-Instruments 400pixelswide.jpg|thumb|Graston Equipment - (IASTM)]] |
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=== Stretching === |
=== Stretching === |
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