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1
Q

What are the three main types of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)?

A

Edge
Graston
Astym

2
Q

Why use soft tissue mobilization?

A

Less contradictions
able to use on a wider caseload (all ages, lax and hypermobile)
It completes traditional manual therapy
May use less visits
Improves other treatments
Not as threatening as joint mobilizations or manipulations

3
Q

What are the characteristics of Rapid Responders?

A

Only have loss of motion in one direction
Directional preference
Mostly sub-acute or acute
CPR, posterior derangements

4
Q

What are the characteristics of Slow Responders?

A

Multidirectional loss of motion
True frozen shoulder/hip
chronic

5
Q

What is the difference between scar tissue and adhesions?

A

Scar tissue is a normal result of inflammation and the healing process
Adhesions are the result of immobility and can occur w/out injury

6
Q

What are some advantages of IASTM?

A

hand saver for PT

may reduce tone faster than your hands

7
Q

What is the optimal angle of use for the edge tool?

A

20-30 degrees

8
Q

what do you look for when scanning with the edge tool?

A

increased resistance
‘grit’ (restrictions)
slow and lots of resistance (increased tone)
assess proximal to distal or vise versa

9
Q

How do you treat restrictions with IASTM?

A

short quick strokes in one direction until released

10
Q

How do you treat tone with IASTM?

A

using very superficially, slow strokes in one direction

11
Q

How long should you use a pattern?

A

1-2 mins but up to 5 mins for further ROM and pain improvement