Flaman Physiotherapy provides Graston Technique Treatment in Saskatoon
Flaman Physiotherapy offers a range of specialized services designed to improve mobility, relieve pain, and enhance overall wellbeing. These specialized services include use of the Graston Technique for soft tissue release.
The Graston Technique® is an innovative form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) used by physiotherapists to detect and treat scar tissue, fascial restrictions, and muscle adhesions.
This therapy uses specially designed stainless steel instruments to identify areas of tissue dysfunction and help break down adhesions that may be causing pain or limiting mobility.
What Is the Graston Technique?
The Graston Technique is a patented manual therapy approach that uses specialized stainless steel instruments to locate and treat soft tissue restrictions.
Clinicians glide the instrument over the skin to detect:
Scar tissue
Muscle adhesions
Restricted fascia
Graston Therapy
List of Services
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Breaking Down Scar TissueItem Link List Item 1
The instruments help break down adhesions and scar tissue that restrict normal movement.
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Stimulating HealingItem Link List Item 2
The treatment increases circulation and stimulates cellular repair in damaged tissues.
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Improves tissue mobility and extensibilityItem Link List Item 3
Graston technique helps to mechanically break down cross-linking between different tissue layers, improving mobility between the layers and reducing adhesions.
Benefits of the Graston Technique
Reduced pain
Increased range of motion
Faster healing of soft tissues
Improved flexibility
Reduced muscle tension
Improved physical function
How long does it take Graston Therapy to improve and injured area?
Patients often experience improvement quickly when Graston Technique treatment is effective.
Many patients see significant improvement within 6–12 treatments.
Graston Technique for Sports Recovery
The Graston Technique is commonly used to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), which can occur 24–48 hours after intense exercise.
Conditions Treated With the Graston Technique
Graston soft tissue release can be utilized to a wide range of injuries, including but not limited to:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Neck Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Achilles Tendinitis
Heel Pain
IT Band Syndrome
Shin Splints
DeQuervain’s Syndrome
Surgical Scars
Traumatic Scar Tissue
Chronic Back Pain
Neck Pain
Sciatica
Shoulder Pain
Graston Technique as Part of Physiotherapy Treatment
Graston can be used in conjunction with our other modalities of treatment, including but not limited to:
Biomechanical therapy
Exercise rehabilitation
Shockwave therapy
Laser therapy
Acupuncture
Gunn IMS Dry Needling
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Graston Technique painful?
Some mild discomfort may occur when treating scar tissue but usually improves as healing occurs.
How many Graston treatments are needed?
Many patients see improvements within 6–12 treatments depending on the injury.
Is the Graston Technique safe? Are there side effects?
Yes. When performed by trained physiotherapists it is considered safe and effective. The most common side effect of the treatment is localized superficial bruising of the region, which is considered normal for the procedure.
Can Graston be used for sports injuries?
Yes. It is commonly used to treat sports injuries and improve recovery.
Start Your Recovery Today
If you are experiencing scar tissue pain, restricted mobility, or chronic soft tissue injuries, the Graston Technique may help restore movement and reduce discomfort.
Serving Saskatoon and Surrounding Communities
Saskatoon
Warman
Martensville
Dalmeny
Clavet
Dundurn