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Instrument Assisted
Soft Tissue Mobilization
Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization are instruments that effectively break down fascial restrictions and scar tissue. The ergonomic design of these instruments provides the clinician with the ability to locate restrictions through sound waves. This allows the clinician to treat the affected area with the appropriate amount of pressure, due to square surface concept.
The introduction of controlled microtrauma to affected soft tissue structure causes the stimulation of a local inflammatory response. Microtrauma initiates reabsorption of inappropriate fibrosis or excessive scar tissue and facilitates a cascade of healing activities resulting in remodeling of affected soft tissue structures. Adhesions within the soft tissue which may have developed as a result of surgery, immobilization, repeated strain or other mechanisms, are broken down allowing full functional restoration to occur.
The Gavilan Treatment is a system created by Tecnica Gavilan, Inc. It works across all three planes of the body utilizing a system of:
Manual Therapy
Therapeutic Modalities
Functional Treatment
The system uses three tools to help Dr. Nissim, work his way down the path of patient healing through the stimulation of the soft tissue and facilitation of the components of fitness. This treatment creates a directed rehabilitation approach and enhances overall athletic performance. Dr. Nissim’s goal is to get you off the table and back on the court, field or rink as soon as possible.
The Gavilan Treatment uses instruments created by Tecnica Gavilan to improve the restoration and healing of soft tissue pathologies. These specialized instruments can spot soft tissue restrictions that alter the musculo-skeletal system. Addressing these restrictions will decrease pain, increase range of motion and enhance athletic performance.
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Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) has found success treating the following pathologies:
Scar Tissue
Adhesions
Muscle Strains
Ankle Sprains
Plantar Fasciitis
Tendonopathies:
Achilles Tendon
Patellar Tendon
Illiotibial Tract
Rotator Cuff
Biceps Tendon
Hamstring Tendons
Runner’s Knee
Jumper’s Knee
Tennis Elbow
Golfer’s Elbow
Baseball Shoulder
Swimmer’s Shoulder
Adhesive Capsulitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Myofascial Syndrome
Back & Neck Pain
Benefits of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Treatment
Whether the patient is a middle-aged man who hurt his back playing golf or a world-class athlete, the results are extremely positive. The following benefits have been documented:
Increased motion with decreased pain
Rehabilitation and recovery time is shortened
Strength returns earlier
Increased flexibility
Facilitates power and strength
Enhances performance
Conditioning may continue
Dr. Roy Nissim is one of less than 25 practitioners utilizing this treatment.
Come see why it has been so successful and how it can help you.