Soft Tissue Mobilization Therapy

Physical therapists will perform soft tissue mobilization using manual techniques to break up adhesions on your muscles, fascia, and ligaments.

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How soft tissue mobilization works

Soft tissue injuries have been known to occur when muscles are very tense and contracted. They can also happen as a result of a sprained ankle or other sudden trauma. When dealing with a soft tissue injury, you may feel weak muscles, pain, and less ability to move around freely.

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Soft issue mobilization techniques

Physical therapists will perform soft tissue mobilization using manual techniques to break up adhesions on your muscles, fascia, and ligaments. Adhesions can also be thought of like scar tissue that forms as your body heals itself after an injury to soft tissue.

A soft tissue injury comes in many forms, including:

  • Tendonitis
  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Stress injuries
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Fibromyalgia
  • IT Band Syndrome
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Running injuries
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Post-surgical scarring

Soft tissue mobilization can help to:

  • Relieve muscle tension
  • Break down adhesions such as scar tissue
  • Decrease pain
  • Decrease swelling
  • Improve range of motion
  • Lengthen muscles and tendons
  • Strengthen the immune system
  • Improve oxygen flow
  • Increase endorphins

Techniques that involve soft tissue mobilization include:

ASTYM®

  • ASTYM® treatment is a physical therapy treatment that regenerates healthy soft tissues (muscles, tendons, etc.), and eliminates or reduces unwanted scar tissue that may be causing pain or movement restrictions.

IASTM

  • IASTM stands for “Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization” such as the Graston Technique, or HawkGrips
  • Graston Technique incorporates a patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively detect and treat scar tissue and restrictions that affect normal function.

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My physical therapist, Susan and Andrew are absolutely amazing. They take care of all the problems and listen well to what problems I’m having. I’ve had a major issue with my foot for about a year now, I’ve tried other places for therapy but they didn’t help. After finding out about this place, through extensive care and therapy I’m much much better now. I’m really happy that I’m going here. The rest of the staff is wonderful as well.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, New Hyde Park ★★★★★ At this point everyone in my family has been to Ivy Rehab and had a great experience. I saw Matt for a minor shoulder issue, then my son saw him for shoulder rehab after a major surgery. Matt listened, explained, encouraged and was great all around. All the other therapists at this practice that I, and then my son, worked with were knowledgabe and kind. 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I had the pleasure of working with Kristina, Nikolas and Jancarlo. there was another female therapist in the morning who is always smiling and another young male assistant that resigned (sorry im bad with names) who were just as awesome. young ladies at the front desk were very sweet and kind. so first evaluation was with Kristina. I came in feeling doubtful and down from my injury. Kristina was very enthusiastic and professional. right away i felt comfortable during my initial consultation and I said to myself I came to the right place. due to my schedule availability I had to transfer to Nikolas because my schedule matched his. 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