Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is used by rehabilitation professionals to address soft tissue impairments and support musculoskeletal rehabilitation. However, appropriate patient selection is essential. Certain conditions may make IASTM...

Scar tissue is a normal part of healing after surgery, trauma, burns, and other tissue injuries. Many scars become relatively mobile and cause little or no functional limitation, while others...

Blood flow restriction (BFR) cuffs are available in different sizes, widths, materials, designs, and pressure-control systems. These differences can affect how a cuff fits, how pressure is applied, patient comfort,...

“Muscle scraping” is a common term used to describe tool-assisted soft-tissue treatment. In clinical practice, these techniques are often discussed within the broader framework of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, or...

The right topical for IASTM or manual therapy should provide an appropriate balance of glide, control, and tactile feedback for the specific treatment technique. That does not mean choosing the...

There’s no single best myofascial release tool. The right choice depends on your treatment goal, the anatomical region you are addressing, your patient population, and how you plan to use...