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Soft tissue mobilization by instruments

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To spare the treating hands of the clinicians & more to increase the precision of treatment in musculoskeletal therapy, clinicians now days are more and more inclined to use instruments for soft tissue mobilization. None the less these equipments can also be used to diagnose the soft tissue lesions more accurately enhancing the palpation capacity of the clnician. However, the objectives of this form of treatment are as follows: • Break down scar within the tissues • Promote blood flow into the sore area • Establish healing in damaged tissues • Release adhesions within the layers of tissue • Improve lymphatic circulation David Grastron is the pioneer in developing the new area instruments for soft tissue mobilization. However stylus massage was reported to be used in trigger point deactivation by Russian in Olympic game. Spa professionals use various types of massage equipments during spa sessions. Three common treatments always come into mind when soft tissue mobiliz