Orthopaedic Physiotherapy is the branch of physiotherapy concerned with the treatment of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints and ligaments and also includes pre and post operative rehabilitation of hip, shoulder and knee.

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy is a scientific approach to treatment following Evidence Based Guidelines. Initially the physiotherapist will carry out a clinical assessment and this is followed by appropriate treatments. It is important to get to the source of the problem and prevent a re-occurrence.

The treatment goal of the orthopaedic physiotherapist is to provide pain relief, increase joint range, improve strength and flexibility and restore the patient to full function.

Why use Graston Technique® Therapy?

Soft tissue injuries can be debilitating and frustrating. Graston Technique® (GT) therapy is successful in effectively treating all soft tissue conditions, whether they are chronic, acute or post- surgical. GT therapy can help you enjoy life again.
Our unique technique and instruments enable the treatment of scar tissue and fascial restrictions during rehabilitation that allows for faster rehabilitation and with greater success when the goal is restoring range of motion, eliminating pain, and restoring normal function.

Clinical Applications

Here is list of some of the most common conditions treated with Graston Technique® therapy:

• Ankle Pain (Achilles Tendinosis/itis);
• Wrist Pain (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome);
• Neck Pain (Cervical Sprain/Strain);
• Fibromyalgia;
• Hamstring Injuries;
• Hip Pain;
• IT Band (Iliotibial Band);
• Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylosis/itis);
• Back Pain (Lumbar Sprain/Strain);
• Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylosis/itis);
• Knee Pain (Patellofemoral Disorders);
• Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis);
• Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff Tendinosis/itis);
• Scar Tissue;
• Trigger Finger;
• Women’s Health (Post-Mastectomy and Caesarean Scarring).

Is GT an Evidenced-Based form of Manual Therapy?

Empirical and anecdotal evidence exists for the following physiological effects of GT:

• Separates and breaks down collagen cross-links, and splays and stretches connective tissue and muscle fibers;
• Facilitates reflex changes in the chronic muscle holding pattern (inhibition of abnormal tone/guarding leading to pain reduction via improved sensory input);
• Alters/inhibits spinal reflex activity (facilitated segment);
• Increases the rate and amount of blood flow to and from the area (angiogenesis vs. immediate local increases in blood flow);
• Increases cellular activity in the region, including fibroblasts and mast cells
• Increases histamine response secondary to mast cell activity.

More info

For more information about Graston Technique please refer: Graston Technique Therapy for Patients