23^rd International Conference & Expo Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine

Physiotherapy methods and Instrumentation

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilizations or Simply IASTM is a new range of tool which enables clinicians to efficiently locate and treat individuals diagnosed with soft tissue Aquatic physical therapy. The technique itself is said to be a modern evolution from Traditional Chinese Medicine called GuaSha. However, GuaSha was not used to treat musculoskeletal conditions but was traditionally applied along meridiens to move the Nociceptive Pain out through the skin. IASTM is a is a procedure that is rapidly growing in popularity due to its effectiveness and efficiency while remaining non-invasive, with its own indications and limitations, healthcare provider.