Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is a new method used by clinicians. The purpose of the device used here is to ensure the appropriate positioning and treatment of the tissue in cases where there is a functional deficiency in the soft tissues of individuals. IASTM; It is non-invasive with its own indications and limitations. Another proposed definition for IASTM is a form of intervention that involves the use of special tools to manipulate the skin, myofascia, muscles and tendons with a variety of direct compressive impact techniques.
This technique; It is used to eliminate damage associated with various musculoskeletal system pathologies such as chronic low back pain, trigger finger, planar fasciitis, golfer's and tennis elbow, chronic Achilles tendinopathy, and hamstring tendinopathy.