What Is IASTM? A Clinical Look at Soft Tissue Mobilization Soft tissue mobilization refers to manual or instrument-assisted techniques used to address dysfunction in muscles, fascia, and connective tissue. Instrument-Assisted...

Why Combine IASTM and BFR Training? Rehabilitation continues to shift toward strategies that deliver strong outcomes with less physical stress. Two methods gaining traction are Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization...

IASTM for Dogs and Horses: Meet the Patients After a fall down the stairs left her unable to use her back legs, a French bulldog came into the clinic in...

The Challenge of Staying Current in Modern Rehabilitation Practice Rehabilitation science doesn't stand still. New research challenges traditional protocols, treatment techniques continue to evolve, and technology is constantly reshaping how...

In mid-February, the HawkGrips team headed to the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim — one of the largest annual gatherings for physical therapy professionals. This year, more than 15,000...

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is a manual therapy technique that uses specialized tools to assess and treat soft tissue dysfunction. By applying controlled mechanical pressure to the skin...