A Beginner's Guide to Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation
What is Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation?
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization is a specialized myofascial release and massage technique used during massage therapy and physical therapy treatments.
Many massage therapists incorporate various tools into their sessions, with instrument-assisted soft tissue manipulation quickly gaining popularity. This technique is becoming an essential tool for therapists to consider integrating into their practices. To streamline your practice and manage appointments effectively, Noterro’s massage therapy clinic management software can help you stay organized and improve client care.
It is a relatively newer treatment that involves using metal or plastic tools to improve soft tissue mobility in your body. These ergonomically shaped tools help your massage and mobilize your muscles, fascia (the collagen covering your muscles), and tendons. This is thought to reduce pain and improve movement.
There are many questions to ask yourself when purchasing and using this kind of tool in your practice.
- How does the tool feel to you and the client you are working with?
- How does it fit into your practice and the type of massage you do?
- The price of the tool and how much you want to use the tool in your work should also be considered.
Talking to people who utilize tools in their practice and have similar backgrounds and work is a great way to learn various ways to use tools and options in patient care.
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What is Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation?
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization is a specialized myofascial release and massage technique used during massage therapy and physical therapy treatments.
Many massage therapists incorporate various tools into their sessions, with instrument-assisted soft tissue manipulation quickly gaining popularity. This technique is becoming an essential tool for therapists to consider integrating into their practices. To streamline your practice and manage appointments effectively, Noterro’s massage therapy clinic management software can help you stay organized and improve client care.
It is a relatively newer treatment that involves using metal or plastic tools to improve soft tissue mobility in your body. These ergonomically shaped tools help your massage and mobilize your muscles, fascia (the collagen covering your muscles), and tendons. This is thought to reduce pain and improve movement.
There are many questions to ask yourself when purchasing and using this kind of tool in your practice.
- How does the tool feel to you and the client you are working with?
- How does it fit into your practice and the type of massage you do?
- The price of the tool and how much you want to use the tool in your work should also be considered.
Talking to people who utilize tools in their practice and have similar backgrounds and work is a great way to learn various ways to use tools and options in patient care.
