Soft tissue mobilization (STM) is a very broad term. It can include all types of manipulating or “mobilizing” soft tissue in an effort to decrease pain and improve movement. Recently, tools have been added to soft tissue mobilization which is called IASTM or Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (Graston, St3 Fuzion, etc. are brands of IASTM). The goal of instrumented STMs, or IASTM, is clear and simple: to mechanically break apart adhesions.

Rather than simply mobilizing tissue (STM), or...

Many women experience scarring, adhesions and/or contractures which restrict movement after they receive surgery/radiation for breast cancer. Often, women suffer needlessly with this restricted movement because they are unaware that there is treatment available to eliminate scar tissue and restore normal movement.

A clinical research study just published in Rehabilitation Oncology, the official journal of the oncology section of the American Physical Therapy Association, documents how ASTYM treatm...

Over time, internal scar tissue or adhesions can build up in your joints, muscles, tendons, and soft tissues.  It can be caused by working your body too much, injury (such as sprains, strains and trauma), surgery, disease, or just by moving and not being in absolute perfect physical condition or having perfect “form” when you move.  Stiffness and many of the aches and pains that we have after reaching a “certain age” are due to the build up of internal scar tissue and adhesions.  ASTYM...