Astym® therapy is a type of therapy that has recently emerged within the physical therapy industry. It’s designed to regenerate soft tissue and dissolve unnecessary scar tissue. Astym is a noninvasive therapy that requires nothing other than simple tools and stretching. During Astym treatment, the physical therapist runs a special tool over the soft tissue in the patient’s body to detect any abnormalities in the tissue. Then the therapist will create an inflammatory response in the patient’s body to bring blood to any area with abnormalities. This increase in blood flow will either help regenerate soft tissue or reduce scar tissue buildup. Astym can be used to treat a variety of conditions including back pain, Achilles tendinitis and chronic joint pain.
Why should every physical therapist know about Astym therapy?
Despite being a relatively new form of therapy, every physical therapist should know about Astym therapy. It can be a useful therapy for patients for each of the reasons listed below:
- It’s cost-effective — This treatment method requires only simple tools and manual stretching, not any unique or expensive equipment.
- It helps with abnormal soft tissue formations — If a patient has either an excess or lack of soft tissue, this therapy can often correct that.
- It improves the range of motion and function in the body — By breaking up any scar tissue buildup or regenerating a lack of soft tissue, your patients are more likely to experience improvements in their physical function and range of motion.
- It reduces pain — Another major benefit of this innovative therapy is that it reduces pain. It can promote blood flow to an area of the body via an inflammatory response and encourage the body to heal, ultimately reducing long-term pain.
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