The Graston Technique (GT) therapy is successful in effectively treating almost all soft tissue conditions, whether they are chronic, acute or post-surgery. Graston
The unique technique and instruments enable the treatment of scar tissue and fascial restrictions for faster rehabilitation and with greater success of recovery when the goal is restoring range of motion, eliminating pain and restoring normal function.
Graston Technique was originally designed by athletes, for athletes, to address scar tissue and fascial restriction.
Dr. Petersen will glide the tools over your body, looking for adhesions. When he finds an adhesions, he will continue to glide the tools over your body for a series of passes, with the purpose of breaking up the adhesion. In doing so, the intent is that you experience less pain and increased flexibility.
GT breaks up scar tissue fibers and smooths the tissue underneath. It can increase your range of motion and decreased the inflammation and pain and speed up the recovery time.
Dr. Petersen has been trained in the Graston Technique therapy. The importance of proper training when performing GT cannot be overstated, and covers everything from the basic physiological principles of the technique to the proper use of instruments and how to apply it to soft tissue injuries.
Should see Faster Recovery
Graston Technique therapy will not only accelerate your rehabilitation but you should be able to continue working, running, lifting, swimming, training.
Less Treatment Time
In addition to accelerated recovery time your treatment time should also be minimized. Typical treatment time is over a four-to-five-week period.
Live Pain Free
Graston Technique therapy has resolved issues for patients that caused them to live with pain for years, sometimes decades. Say goodbye to costly anti-inflammatory and pain medications.
Clinical Applications
Below is a list of some of the most common conditions treated with Graston Technique therapy:
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- Ankle Pain (Achilles Tendinosis/itis)
- Wrist Pain (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
- Neck Pain (Cervical Sprain/Strain)
- Fibromyalgia
- Hamstring Injuries
- Hip Pain
- IT Band (Iliotibial Band)
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylosis/itis)
- Back Pain (Lumbar Sprain/Strain)
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylosis/itis)
- Knee Pain (Patellofemoral Disorders)
- Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
- Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff Tendinosis/itis)
- Scar Tissue
- Trigger Finger