From Ancient Techniques to Modern IASTM Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) has roots going back thousands of years. The Greeks and Romans used a tool called the strigil, while...

Keeping Your IASTM Tools in Top Shape HawkGrips IASTM tools aren’t just instruments– they’re an investment in your practice and your patients. Proper care keeps your soft tissue mobilization tools...

The Role of Emollient Cream in Therapy Clinicians know the right emollient cream can make or break a treatment session. Whether it’s used for IASTM, cupping, or manual therapy, emollient...

Where “HawkGrips” Really Came From If you’ve ever wondered why our brand is called HawkGrips, here’s the story that started it all. HawkGrips is a name people know, recognize, and...

IASTM Explained Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is a skilled manual therapy technique used to detect and treat soft tissue restrictions. Often called muscle scraping, it’s performed with specialized...

Building the Future of IASTM Education on Campus What does the future of IASTM education look like? In 2025, we’ve seen it firsthand… students across the country rolling up their...