Graston Therapy was created by an amateur athlete recovering from a serious knee injury. Frustrated with slow rehabilitation, he used his machining skills to develop specialized tools for treating soft tissue injuries.
After successfully treating his own knee, he worked with medical experts to refine the technique and tools, leading to the creation of Graston Technique therapy.
In 1994, TherapyCare Resources Inc., the company behind Graston Technique, was founded. They opened a clinic in Indianapolis to study its effects on various injuries. By 1999, the company focused entirely on training clinicians and advancing research.
Practitioners use specially designed smooth tools to detect issues in connective tissue, such as tightness or scar tissue.
They can treat many problems, like long-term and recent injuries, swelling, and movement issues.
The stainless steel tools enhance a practitioner’s ability to feel tissue problems, providing clearer and more consistent feedback for a longer time.
The tools can conduct electricity and may help reduce pain when used with Electrical Stimulation (E-Stim).
- Use special tools to detect tissue problems like tightness or scar tissue.
- Treat using 14 different Graston Technique strokes designed to break down restrictions and improve movement.
- Follow a treatment plan that includes exercises to help the tissue heal and function properly.