Graston and FAKTR-PM

Scar tissue (also referred to as adhesions) results from injury to the soft tissue. Normally, when we move, our soft tissues slide over each other, allowing for the fluid movement of muscles, tendons, ligaments and surrounding soft tissues. Scar tissue binds the tissues together, preventing this fluid movement.

So if you feel tight, or have pain with movement, it could very well be due to this binding effect of scar tissue.

Graston technique breaks down these scar tissue adhesions, which frees up our movements by allowing the soft tissues to slide over one another again. This soft tissue treatment utilizes patented stainless steel instruments, uniquely designed to treat various parts of the body. A key benefit is that you are able to continue to participate in your normal activities while undergoing treatment.

FAKTR-PM was created by Dr.’s Hyde, Doerr and Deboeno as a way to address stubborn soft tissue injuries and return athletes to their activities quickly. FAKTR-PM stands for Functional and Kinetic Treatment using Rehabilitation, Provocation and Movement.

It combines instrument-assisted soft tissue techniques (e.g. Graston technique) with rehabilitation exercise movements. It is felt that this stimulates the cells of the body to heal faster while, at the same time, correcting the nervous system’s movement control of the injured area.

Clinicians have found that combining manual treatment of soft tissue with proprioceptive exercises produces faster results than conventional treatment methods.

Here is a video demonstrating the use of Graston technique along with rehabilitation movements: