Gua sha is a traditional healing technique that aims to create petechiae on the skin for a
believed therapeutic benefit. Natural healings are mostly based on repeated observations …

Objective To determine the overall effectiveness of instrument-assisted soft tissue
mobilization (IASTM) in improving range of motion (ROM), pain, strength, and patient …

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has an
ongoing effort to create evidence-based practice guidelines for orthopaedic physical therapy …

Here is all the guidance you need to customize interventions for individuals with movement
dysfunction. YouÕll find the perfect balance of theory and clinical techniqueÑin-depth …

Purpose Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) has been reported to improve
joint range of motion (flexibility). However, it is not clear whether this change in the joint …

Instrument assisted soft-tissue mobilization (IASTM) has become a popular myofascial
intervention for sports medicine professionals. Despite the widespread use and emerging …

Objectives: Tight hamstrings contribute to inefficiency of movement and increased risk for
injury. Static stretching is the most common intervention for this problem, but the use of …

Background Mechanical percussion devices have become popular among sports medicine
professionals. These devices provide a similar effect as manual percussion or tapotement …

Background Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a new technique that has
been known to be effective in reducing muscle tightness in athletics. However, little is known …

Abstract Purpose/Aim The aim of this study was to determine the acute effects of IASTM on
cervical joint position error and pain in individuals with chronic neck pain. Methods A total of …