IASTM Flashcards
1
Q
Goal of IASTM
A
- remove scar tissue
- stimulate tendons and muscles
- promote a return to normal function following ST regeneration
2
Q
What is the mechanism of IASTM? (3 components)
A
- localized inflammation restarts healing process reducing scar tissue/releasing adhesions
- increases blood and nutrient supply and fibroblast migration
- new collagen synthesized and realigned
3
Q
T/F: IASTM has been shown to have a positive effect on inflammation-related factors.
A
False
Though it has been shown to be effective at reducing exercise-induced inflammation
4
Q
Effects of IASTM on ROM:
A
improves extensibility of ST by:
- treating adhesions
- mechanical stress on fascia stimulating mechanoreceptors
5
Q
T/F: ROM has shown improvement with a single session in multile studies
A
True
6
Q
Primary dosage/technique for IASTM
A
20-120 seconds at angle of 30-60 degrees
7
Q
Sufficient _ intake required before and after IASTM application
A
fluid intake
8
Q
Relative CI to IASTM
A
- Cancer
- Kidney dysfunction
- Pregnancy
- RA
- Varicose veins
- Osteoporosis
- Lymphedema
- Fracture
- CRPS
- Meds (anticoagulants, steroids, NSAIDS)
9
Q
Absolute CI to IASTM
A
- Open wound
- Unhealed suture sites
- Thrombophlebitis
- Uncontrolled HTN
- Skin infection
- Hematoma
- Myositis ossificans
- Unstable fractures
