IASTM: Advanced Tool Technique for Faster Soft Tissue Recovery
At Fx Motion Rehab, we combine science and precision to help your body recover faster.
Our IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) technique is designed to release tight muscles, break down scar tissue, and restore movement — using specially crafted instruments made for physiotherapy use.
It’s not about scraping — it’s about targeting the root cause of your stiffness and pain with purpose and control.
What Equipment We Use
We use medical-grade stainless-steel tools that come in different shapes and sizes to perfectly match your body’s contours — from broad surfaces like your back and thighs to smaller, detailed areas like your neck, forearm, or ankle.
Each tool has:
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Smooth, beveled edges to glide comfortably on the skin
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Precision-curved designs for different muscle groups
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Professional-grade weight and balance for controlled pressure
These tools allow our physiotherapists to feel even subtle tissue changes and apply the exact pressure your body needs — something hands alone can’t always achieve.
IASTM vs. Gua Sha — What’s the Difference?
Although IASTM and Gua Sha look similar at first glance, they are very different in purpose, technique, and outcome
| Aspect | IASTM (Physiotherapy Tool Technique) | Gua Sha (Traditional Technique) |
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| Purpose | To treat soft tissue restrictions, scar tissue, and chronic pain using evidence-based methods | To promote general blood circulation and energy flow (Qi) |
| Pressure | Controlled, specific, and clinically graded | Often heavier and less standardized |
| Tools | Stainless-steel, medical-grade instruments designed for muscle contours | Jade, buffalo horn, or stone tools |
| Technique | Applied at specific angles and directions to target fascia and adhesion layers | Typically broader strokes for circulation |
| Result | Improved mobility, reduced pain, and faster healing with minimal bruising | May result in visible redness (“sha”) and temporary discomfort |
In short:
IASTM = scientific and clinical
Gua Sha = traditional and circulatory
Both promote healing, but IASTM focuses on precise tissue correction — not just increasing circulation.
Why Clients Love IASTM at Fx Motion Rehab
Because our physiotherapists combine:
Deep anatomical knowledge
Manual therapy techniques
IASTM precision tools
This means every stroke has a purpose — to help your tissues heal faster, move better, and stay pain-free longer.
No random scraping, no unnecessary bruising — just effective, targeted recovery.
