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IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) is a hands-on technique that uses specialized instruments to work with soft tissue and improve movement.
About IASTM
IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) is a hands-on technique that uses specialized instruments to work with soft tissue and improve movement. At Club Five Health, IASTM is used as part of personalized physical therapy, rehabilitation, pain relief, mobility, and performance programs.
A trained provider uses specialized instruments along targeted areas of the body to apply controlled pressure to the soft tissues. IASTM may help address areas of soft-tissue restriction, stiffness, and reduced mobility, making it easier to move and perform exercises effectively.
It can be used as a standalone technique or combined with other manual therapy and rehabilitation strategies.
During a session, your provider uses a specialized instrument over the targeted soft tissue. You may feel pressure or mild discomfort. Some people may experience temporary redness, tenderness, or bruising afterward. Your provider adjusts the intensity based on your comfort and treatment goals. IASTM is often part of a broader treatment session rather than a standalone visit.
IASTM may be incorporated into treatment plans for muscle tightness and joint or muscle discomfort.
Controlled pressure to soft tissues may help address stiffness and movement limitations so exercise is easier to perform.
Specialized instruments are used to work with areas of restriction as part of a mobility and recovery plan.
IASTM can be incorporated into sports rehabilitation, exercise recovery, and performance programs.
IASTM may be part of plans for muscle tightness, reduced mobility, soft-tissue restrictions, sports injuries, exercise recovery, joint and muscle discomfort, movement limitations, rehabilitation, or performance optimization.
Your provider evaluates your movement and determines which areas may benefit from treatment.
IASTM stands for Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization.
You may feel pressure or mild discomfort during treatment, but it should remain within a tolerable range. Your provider can adjust the intensity.
Yes. Temporary redness or bruising can occur, particularly when treating areas with significant soft-tissue restriction.
Yes. It can be paired with chiropractic adjustments, Flexion-Distraction, cupping, pin and stretch, and other manual techniques.
Yes. It can be incorporated into sports rehabilitation, mobility, recovery, and performance programs.
It is often incorporated into a broader treatment session rather than performed alone. Your provider determines the appropriate amount of time.
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