Graston Technique Treatment Perth
Is a relatively new soft tissue therapy to be used in
Australia
. It consists of a number of patent stainless steel instruments that are used in the detection and treatment of adhesions that may be found in muscles, tendons and ligaments. These adhesions that occur when the body heals itself and may lead to pain and dysfunction in the affected area.
As the instrument is moved over the skin it will give a restricted or granular feeling when it encounters adheased areas which is felt by both the practitioner and the patient.
The instruments are then used to 'break-up' these restrictions. Stretching exercises will then be implemented to promote fibre re-alignment so that they function more like normal, healthy tissue.
It is more effectve in detecting and breaking up tissue adhesions than other manual techniques and results are seen in a short amount of time.
On average the number of treatments given for a particular area are between 4 - 12.
Below is a list of common conditions that respond well to Graston Technique:
Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
Golfer's Elbow (medial epicondylitis)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Sprain/ Strain
Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Plantar Fascitis
Shin Splints
Chronic Compartment Syndromes
Patellar Tendonitis/ Tendonosis
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis/ Tendonosis
Reduced
Range
of
Motion d
ue to Scar Tissue
Achilles Pain/ Tendonitis
Post Surgical Traumatic Scars
DeQuervain's Syndrome
Acute or Chronic Sprain/ Strain
Acute Muscular Tears/ Pulls
RSD
Spinal Facet Syndomes
Upper Crossed and Lower Crossed Syndromes
Graston Technique also works well in treating soft tissue contractures associated with joint dysfunction, such as osteoarthritis.
If you have not experienced the Graston Technique and you still have lingering discomfort or stiffness, please ask us whether you may be helped by this effective treatment.
For more information call Perth Central City Chiropractor Clinic on 94868653 and talk to our Perth Central City Chiropractor.
