Graston Technique: Treating Athletic Injuries

Graston Technique is a non-invasive procedure that can help athletes and others get back in the game quickly.

The Graston Technique is an innovative, patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. The Technique utilizes specially designed stainless steel instruments to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation.

The Graston Technique Instruments (GT Instruments), while enhancing the clinicians ability to detect fascial adhesions and restrictions, have been clinically proven to achieve quicker and better outcomes in treating both acute and chronic conditions, including:

Cervical sprain/strain

Lumbar sprain/strain

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Plantar Fasciitis

Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

Medial Epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow)

Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Patellofemoral Disorders

Achilles Tendinitis

Fibromyalgia

Scar Tissue

Shin Splints

Trigger Finger

Research conducted by Graston Technique trained clinicians at Ball Memorial Hospital and Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, found that the controlled micro trauma induced through the Graston Technique protocol, increased the amount of fibroblasts to the treated area. That amount of inflammation to the scar tissue helps initiate the healing cascade. The structure of the tissue is rearranged, and damaged tissue is replaced by new tissue. Ice is then applied to reduce the pain and exercise is implemented to increase function and range of motion.

At Dynamic Training & Rehabilitation (http://www.dynamictraining.ca/), we are utilizing the Graston Technique with all of our athletes and patients. We use the Graston Technique along with A.R.T (http://www.activerelease/), and Kinesio Taping for a rehab and prehab.

If you would like to learn more information, please contact us at: adam@dynamictraining.ca