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Introduction

ASTYM works by stimulating the body’s own capacity for healing; it is a new tool that Physical therapists can use mostly in the Outpatient, Orthopedic setting. It focuses on regeneration soft tissues as well as breaking up scars in order to relieve pain, increase range of motion, and overall improve function. From the latest scientific evidence about the healing process (to be discussed later), ASTM is an effective alternative to soft tissue mobilization (hard on clinician), manipulations (tears the tissues more) and surgery (costly, traumatic).

Definitions/Pathophysiology

ASTYM targets the underlying cause of many soft tissue dysfunctions, from (but not limited to): tendiopathies, post-surgical scarring, biomechanical problems/muscle …show more content…

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As a result of the tissue changes from ASTYM, it allows the patient’s body part to enhance its function, which can have an effect on the whole body. Furthermore, ASTYM can help improve aerobic endurance, muscle strength/endurance, muscle flexibility, balance/posture, reduce swelling/improve circulation, enhance cognition, as well as relieve pain.
When a patient is receiving ASTYM treatments by their certified Physical Therapist, the patient is highly encourage to be active; they are encouraged to continue with their daily routines and to exercise. Philosophy of treatment is to be as active as possible – in order to ‘facilitate remodeling consistent with function, provide a blueprint for the new collagen, living tissues adapt to support the demands of activities (slide). Therefore, ASTYM helps stimulate the body’s natural healing process and relieves pain, which can indirectly improve aerobic endurance. If a patient is in less pain, has more range of motion, they are able to tolerate more activity – which all in all, increases their aerobic

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