Hawk Grips Flashcards
List 7 precautions associated with using IASTM.
- Increased Symptoms
- Anticoagulant drug therapy
- Varicose veins
- Diabetes
- Autoimmune disorders
- Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome
- Post Operative patients
List 9 contraindications associated with using IASTM.
- Patient Refusal
- Localized Infection
- Hematoma
- Myositis ossificans
- Fracture site
- Thrombophlebitis
- osteopmyelitis
- Inflammatory skin conditions
- over open wounds
List 4 indications for light to moderate IASTM.
- Over acute injuries
- If fluid movement is goal
- Hypersensitivity
- Muscle facilitation
List 4 indications for firm IASTM.
- Chronic conditions
- Breaking cross links
- Fibroblast proliferation
- Tendinopathy
What should be applied to the skin prior to IASTM using a hawk grip? What is the purpose?
Emollient
Purpose: Decrease friction
The treatment angle using a hawk grip tool ranges from ____ to ____ degrees.
30 to 60 degrees
True or False: The concave surface is used to treat a broader treatment area, while a convex surface is used for more focused treatment areas.
TRUE
Concave is more tolerable/broader; convex is used for more focused treatment areas
The treatment edge on a hawk grip tool is referred to as a _____.
Bevel
What is a bevel?
The angle or inclination of a line or surface that meets another at any angle other than 90 degrees.
95% of the time, the bevel is facing _____ during treatment.
UPWARD
List 2 conditions for which the bevel should be facing downward during treatment.
- Desensitization
2. Lymphatic Drainage
List 5 things that should be expected during IASTM treatment.
- ‘Grit’ or ‘gravel’ vibrations of the instrument
- Difference depending on direction
- Redness
- Sensitivity (hurts to good)
- NO pain
List 5 things that should be expected after IASTM treatment.
- Redness
- Soreness
- Sensitivity
- No pain
- No bruising
List 4 things that can be done if the patient is not tolerating treatment.
- Lighten force
- Change angle
- Change to bevel down treatment
- Use larger and/or concave instrument
