Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is a treatment technique that has shown promising results in improving musculoskeletal properties and addressing various soft tissue issues. A review published in Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation summarised its therapeutic effectiveness and possible mechanism. The Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) on Musculoskeletal Properties: Soft Tissue Function: IASTM has
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), has gained attention in sports science and manual therapy for its potential to enhance joint range of motion and flexibility. However, it remained unclear whether these improvements were accompanied by changes in the mechanical and neural properties of the musculoskeletal system. A study from Japan conducted by Naoki Ikeda and
In the quest to understand the consistent outcomes observed across diverse musculoskeletal treatments, the author draws parallels to the paradoxical wave-particle duality of light discussed by Oppenheimer. They highlight the need to explore why various interventions often yield similar results and offer several compelling reasons for this phenomenon: Patient-Reported Outcomes vs. Treatment Effects: Patient-reported outcomes
Patients often express relief and improved mobility following hands-on treatments in rehabilitative settings, leading clinicians to consider these treatments as powerful, sometimes even miraculous. Despite literature supporting the short- to medium-term benefits of such techniques in managing musculoskeletal pain, the explanations for why they work can be surprising. Biophysiological and mechanistic effects of manual therapy