IASTM HIGH YIELD Flashcards
what are examples IASTM systems?
graston technique
ASTYM
SASTYM
Gua Sha
the GT technique uses how many steel instruments?
6 stainless steel instuments
what are the basic components of GT?
soft tissue warm-up via cardio
the GT
stretching
strengthening
cryotherapy
how do the GT instruments work?
detect and amplify the feel of the restricted tissue, like a stethoscope to the heart
what are the types of contoured edges?treatemtn edges?
concave
convex
rounded
pointed
single bevel
double bevel
how are the GT instruments picked?
shape
treatment edge
size for body site
larger part=larger instrument
how does the instrument application work?
scan and ID
Rx (technique type)
introduce
- motion
- resistance, wt bearing
assessment of stroke used?
purpose
selection
description
demonstration
treatment of stroke used?
sweep
fan
brush
strum
benefit of the GT for clinicians?
increased diagnostic skills
increased mechanical advantage
decreased treatment time
benefit of the GT for patient?
quicker improved outcomes
patient participation allows for greater control
benefit of the GT for the referral source?
faster return to function
increased patient satisfaction
clinical indications for GT?
tendinopathies
fascial syndromes
myofascial pain syndromes
ligament pain syndromes
edema reduction
scar tissue
entrapment syndrome
GT relative contraindications?
cancer
burn scars
kidney dysfunction
preg
RA
GT absolute contraindications?
open wounds
thrombophlebitis
uncontrolled HTN
