Massage Therapy
The practice of Massage Therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain (Massage Therapy Act, 1991).
Graston Technique
Graston Technique is a type of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Management (IASTM). It is an effective modality that works on many conditions that involve the connective tissues of the body, including: tendons, ligaments, fascia, adhesions and scar tissue. Using top tier SFMA movement assessments and prescriptions, Graston is also used to treat mobility and motor restrictions. While Graston Technique has been successfully used used by practitioners for over 30 years, it continues to be the subject of inquiry and new research is frequently published detailing it’s efficacy and new applications for it’s use. As Graston is performed by regulated health professionals, it is covered by extended health insurance under the category they practice under, ie. RMT.
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A fascia and adhesion treatment.
Graston Technique is a gentle type of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and is an effective soft tissue modality that works on many conditions that involve the connective tissues of the body including: tendons, ligaments, fascia and scar tissue.
While Graston Technique has been used to treat conditions for over 30 years, it continues to be the subject of inquiry and new research is frequently produced detailing its efficacy and discovering new applications.
