The Graston Technique uses patented stainless steel instruments to detect and treat soft tissue dysfunction. The instruments amplify soft tissue restrictions similar to how a stethoscope detects heart sounds. Skilled practitioners use the instruments to identify and break up fibrotic scar tissue, allowing the body to absorb it. Most patients see benefits after 3-4 treatments over 4-5 weeks. The technique has been shown to resolve over 87% of conditions by restoring function to both acute and chronic injuries. It is effective for treating various tendinopathies, ligament injuries, fascial restrictions, and more.

1. An Introduction
Graston Technique ®
incorporates the use of
patented stainless-steel
instruments to aid the
clinician in the detection
and treatment of
soft-tissue dysfunction.
GT Instruments How Do the Instruments Work?
The GT instruments
detect and amplify soft
tissue restrictions
similar to how a
stethoscope amplifies
the sound of the
heartbeat.
Treatment
How Are the Instruments Used?
It is common to experience minor discomfort
Skilled clinicians use the stainless steel during the procedure and some bruising
instruments to comb over and "catch" on afterwards. This is a normal response and
fibrotic tissue, which immediately identifies part of the healing process.
the areas of restriction. Once the tissue has
been identified, the instruments are used to Patients usually receive two treatments per
break up the scar tissue so it can be week over 4 to 5 weeks. Most patients have a
absorbed by the body. positive response by the 3rd to 4th
treatment.

2. The Benefits of GT The Benefits of GT
• Separates and breaks
• Alters spinal reflux
down collagen cross-links
activity (facilitated
and splays
segment)
• Stretches connective
• Increases the rate and
tissue and muscle fibers
amount of blood flow to
• Increases skin temperature and from the area
• Facilitates reflex changes • Increases cellular activity
in the chronic muscle in the region, including
holding pattern fibroblasts and mast cells
The Benefits of GT The Benefits of GT
• Increases histamine • Resolves chronic
response secondary to conditions thought to
mast cell activity be permanent
• Decreases overall time of
treatment
• Allows patients to
• Fosters faster continue to engage in
rehabilitation/recovery everyday activities
• Reduces need for anti-
inflammatory medication
Results Clinical Indications
Historically, the • Fascial Syndromes • Tendinopathies
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– Plantar Fasciitis – Lateral Epicondylosis
has resolved 87% or – ITB Syndrome – Medial Epicondylosis
more of all conditions – Compartment Syndromes – Supraspinatus
treated. It is equally – DeQuervains Syndrome Tendinosis
effective on restoring – Trigger Finger – Achilles Tendinosis
function to acute and – Patellar Tendinosis
chronic injuries, and
• Myofascial Pain
pre- and post-surgical
Syndromes
patients.

3. Clinical Indications Relative Contraindications
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Absolute Contraindications Questions?
• Open wounds/unhealed suture sites/sutures
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• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Inflammatory conditions due to infection
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• Contagious or infectious skin conditions
• Hematoma/Myositis Ossificans
• Osteomyelitis
• Unstable fractures