IASTM TERMS Flashcards
this is the term used to describe the use of instruments to achieve effects and benefits of soft tissue mobilization
number of different material/instrument types
IASTM
technique used detect and treat soft tissue dysfunction
graston technique
single bevel has how many points of contact vs a double bevel?
single point of contact vs multiple points of contact
name this GT instrument based on description:
single bevel, concave treatment edge with 2 convex knobs
GT1
name this GT instrument based on description:
one single, one double bevel edge, two convex knobs
GT2
name this GT instrument based on description:
single bevel, convex treatment curve
GT3
name this GT instrument based on description:
single bevel, convex, with smaller edge at each end
GT4
name this GT instrument based on description:
single bevel, concave and originally developed for intercostal region
GT5
name this GT instrument based on description:
one single and one double bevel convex edge with a treatment tip and knob/hook
GT6
this is the term for a pattern that results when push and pull have a win-win relationship with each other
tensegrity