 
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. Muscle knots are formed when injured tissue heal improperly and scar tissue desposit randomly. With Graston Technique®, the body’s healing process restarts and new nutrients and blood are brought to the area. The Graston Technique® utilizes specially designed stainless steel instruments to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. Best results occur in 8-12 treatments according to clinical studies.
The benefits of the Graston Technique® are:
Decreases overall time of treatment
Fosters faster rehabilitation/recovery
Reduces need for anti-inflammatory medication
Resolves chronic conditions thought to be permanent
Clinical Applications of the Patented GT Instruments:
The Graston Technique® (GT) Instruments, while enhancing the clinician’s 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 (neck pain)
* Shin Splints
* Lumbar sprain/strain (back pain)
* Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (wrist pain)
* Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
| * Achilles Tendinitis (ankle pain)
* Plantar Fasciitis (foot pain)
* Scar Tissue & Trigger Points
* Medial Epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)
* Patellofemoral Disorders (knee pain)
* Fibromyalgia
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Why is scar tissue a problem?
Scar tissue limits range of motion, and in many instances causes pain, which prevents the patient from functioning as he or she did before the injury.
What is the frequency of treatment?
Patients usually receive two treatments per week over 4-5 weeks. Most patients have a positive response by the 3rd to 4th treatment.
What kind of results does Graston Technique® produces?
Historically, the Graston Technique® has resolved 87% or more of all conditions treated. It is equally effective on restoring function to acute and chronic injuries, and pre and post surgical patients.
This Outcome Chart is a compilation of information relating to a set of predetermined patient/clinician goals established at the onset of care and based on the average number of treatments using Graston Technique®.
The Success Rate is based on attainment of an overall outcome, rated from good to complete, against those predetermined goals. The primary means of evaluating the success rate is based on decrease in pain and increase in function. Overall effectiveness is related to the common conditions listed below:
Injury |
Average
# of Treatments |
Complete
100% |
Excellent
90%+ |
Good
80%+ |
Fair
70%+ |
Unchanged
less than 70% |
Success Rate |
Achilles Tendinitis |
8 |
4 |
73 |
15 |
0 |
8 |
92 |
Ankle Sprain |
8 |
6 |
52 |
24 |
6 |
12 |
82 |
Plantar Fasciitis |
7 |
2 |
44 |
24 |
11 |
19 |
70 |
Patella Femoral Syndrome |
11 |
5 |
42 |
24 |
24 |
5 |
71 |
Cervical Pain |
11 |
4 |
49 |
29 |
13 |
5 |
82 |
Low Back Pain |
11 |
8 |
44 |
35 |
6 |
7 |
87 |
Fibromyalgia |
10 |
6 |
31 |
44 |
6 |
13 |
81 |
Hip Pain |
9 |
8 |
30 |
50 |
4 |
8 |
88 |
Hamstring Strain |
8 |
12 |
58 |
12 |
12 |
6 |
82 |
ITB Tendinitis |
7 |
0 |
64 |
18 |
9 |
9 |
82 |
Lat Epicondylitis |
10 |
15 |
44 |
31 |
4 |
6 |
90 |
Med Epicondylitis |
8 |
13 |
27 |
20 |
7 |
33 |
60 |
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis |
9 |
14 |
40 |
38 |
3 |
5 |
92 |
Adhesive Capsulitis |
15 |
0 |
18 |
55 |
18 |
9 |
73 |
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
8 |
5 |
60 |
21 |
9 |
5 |
86 |
Wrist Tendinitis |
7 |
13 |
46 |
33 |
4 |
4 |
92 |
Scar Pain |
9 |
0 |
46 |
8 |
38 |
8 |
54 |
* = Median # of treatments |
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Success Rate: Percentage of Resolution equates to attaining the patient/clinician goals of |
1) increase in function |
2) decrease in pain. |
Professional Sports Organizations utilizing Graston Technique®
NBA
Atlanta Hawks/ New York Knicks/ Cleveland Cavaliers/ Philadelphia 76ers
Denver Nuggets/ Seattle SuperSonics/ Washington Wizards/ Miami Heat
Milwaukee Bucks/ Minnesota Timberwolves / Utah Jazz
NFL
San Francisco 49ers / New York Giants / Jacksonville Jaquars/ Tennessee Titans
New England Patriots/ Washington Redskins/ Indianapolis Colts
NHL
Colorado Avalanche /Norfolk Admirals
MLB
Chicago White Sox/ New York Mets / Cincinnati Reds
Milwaukee Brewers / Cleveland Indians/ St. Louis Cardinals
Professional Golf
PGA Tour Champions Tour
Amateur Sports Organizations utilizing Graston Technique®
Indiana University/ Texas Woman's University/ Anderson University/ UCLA/ Assumption College/ University of California-Berkeley /Binghamton University/ University of California-Davis/ Bridgewater State College/ University of Colorado/ Brigham Young University/ University of Illinois/ College of the Holy Cross/ University of Kansas/ Concordia University-Wisconsin/ University of Michigan /Connecticut College/ University of Nebraska at Omaha/ Delaware State University/ University of Oregon/ Florida Atlantic University /University of Southern California/ Florida State University/ University of Texas/ Iowa State University/ University of Washington/ Kansas City Kansas Community College/ University of Wisconsin/ Miami (Ohio) University/ Wabash College/ Michigan State University/ Warner-Pacific College/ MidAmerica Nazarene University/ Washington and Lee University/ Mount Wachusett Community College/ Washington State University/ Oral Roberts University/ Wheaton College/ Purdue University/ Wichita State University/ San Francisco Unified High School District/ USA Field Hockey/ Texas Tech University/ USA Volleyball US Olympic Training Centers: Chula Vista/ Lake Placid
Colorado Springs/ Marquette.
For more published articles, books and research reports, visit Graston Technique's website.
Latest News:
FOX 5's Beth Galvin reports. Click on video for more information. URL
February 10, 2008 - SILive: GT Demonstration With Shoulder Pain by Dr. Frank Mandarini
(*** http://videos.silive.com/staten-island-advance/2008/02/graston_technique.html ***)
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