{"id":1227,"date":"2012-09-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-09-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ati.local\/?p=1227"},"modified":"2024-12-17T17:33:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T17:33:16","slug":"astym-getting-to-the-source-of-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atipt.com\/astym-getting-to-the-source-of-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Astym: Getting to the Source of Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most would agree that the use of \u201cinstruments\u201d is not often thought of in relation to physical therapy.\u00a0 However, a group of clinicians at ATI are getting positive results with instruments when incorporating\u00a0Astym<\/a>\u00a0into their patient\u2019s physical therapy program.<\/p>\n

Allison Flurkey, physical therapist at\u00a0ATI\u2019s West Indianapolis\u00a0<\/a>clinic explains Astym, why she recently became certified and what it entails. \u201cI chose to become certified in Astym after observing one of my co-workers using this technique,\u201d says Allison. \u201cI saw first hand how her patients quickly improved, and decided that it would be an amazing skill I could incorporate into my treatments.\u201d<\/p>\n

What is Astym?<\/h2>\n

Astym is a scientifically-based, non-invasive treatment that is designed to regenerate healthy soft tissues, such as muscles, ligaments and tendons. This therapeutic treatment targets thickened soft tissue, scar tissue and degeneration that may develop due to overuse, trauma or surgery. The ultimate goal is to restore movement and reduce pain by getting to the source of the problem rather than simply relieving symptoms.<\/p>\n

How is Astym performed?<\/h2>\n

An Astym-certified clinician will glide special plastic instruments over the skin and muscles in the affected area. The use of these special instruments allow the clinician to contact, assess, and treat soft tissue fibrosis in a way their hands cannot; allowing a deeper assessment of the soft tissue layers with less wear and tear on their hands.<\/p>\n

What can be treated with Astym?<\/h2>\n

Success with Astym treatment ranges from sprains and strains to plantar fasciitis and post-operative scarring. Below are some more common diagnoses that have documented success:<\/p>\n