Astym (IASTM): Uses, Efficacy, Research & Alternatives Treatment 

What is Astym?

ASTYM is a soft tissue mobilization technique or Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) that focuses primarily on removing the scar tissue in the body and regenerate the growth of healthy tissue. ASTYM uses a series of tools to glide over the skin in order to push out, break away, and remove the scar tissue.  By breaking up the tissue their goal is to start the healing process over  (tramatizing the healthy tissue and starting the inflammation stage all over again) in hopes that the body will rebuild soft tissue properly. ASTYM treats tendinopathies, scar tissue, and soft tissue dysfunctions.

How uses Astym therapy?

The treatment can range from causing no pain to being some what uncomfortable and has the potential to leave bruising.  ASTYM certifies physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and athletic trainers.

Is Astym therapy effective?

Based on  several research studies Astym or IASTM does not provide a long-term pain reduction or improve patient quality of life.

Astym Vs ASTR

Advanced Soft Tissue Release (ASTR)

ASTR 的不同之處在於，它不僅專注於去除疤痕組織，還解決了治療的幾個方面。其中一些方麵包括筋膜限制、觸發點、肌肉痙攣等。 ASTR 是一種無創、幾乎無痛的治療方法，相信您應該 不是 重新開始癒合過程。再次開始癒合過程並不能保證第二次傷口會更好地癒合。  反而，通過去除現有的疤痕組織，消除引起疼痛和炎症的誘因，再訓練和加強身體可以促進適當的癒合。 ASTR 的目標是 援助 身體在康復過程中並朝著 長期 relief.  ASTR providers evaluate and treat the source of the problem instead of only addressing the symptoms.*表中提供的信息基於治療師和患者訪談、從技術提供者網站收集的信息以及正在執行的治療的視頻分析。