Has anyone had ASTYM treatment for an injury? My physical therapist - who has helped me through numerous shoulder problems - recommended it yesterday for some lower calf/Achilles tendon pain (apparently I am also very tight in this lower leg area). I had one session (not the most fun I have had!) and I am scheduled for 3 more. I think it has begun to help - but am interested in others' experiences with this modality. Thanks for any info anyone might have......
ASTYM: A form of augmented soft tissue mobilization, applied manually (with implements) by therapist, designed to break down soft tissue adhesions:
www.gosportstherapy.com/astym.htm
I know nothing about it but am wondering, do you have a diagnosis? Some of the symptoms you describe can be addressed through, say, bouncing lightly at edge of stair or curb to stretch calf and Achilles tendon.
How does therapist know what is being broken down? What if your "normal" tissues are being significantly stressed instead? There would seem to be some questions.
Regards, VB
Has anyone had ASTYM treatment for an injury? My physical therapist - who has helped me through numerous shoulder problems - recommended it yesterday for some lower calf/Achilles tendon pain (apparently I am also very tight in this lower leg area). I had one session (not the most fun I have had!) and I am scheduled for 3 more. I think it has begun to help - but am interested in others' experiences with this modality. Thanks for any info anyone might have......
ASTYM: A form of augmented soft tissue mobilization, applied manually (with implements) by therapist, designed to break down soft tissue adhesions:
www.gosportstherapy.com/astym.htm
I know nothing about it but am wondering, do you have a diagnosis? Some of the symptoms you describe can be addressed through, say, bouncing lightly at edge of stair or curb to stretch calf and Achilles tendon.
How does therapist know what is being broken down? What if your "normal" tissues are being significantly stressed instead? There would seem to be some questions.
Regards, VB
Has anyone had ASTYM treatment for an injury? My physical therapist - who has helped me through numerous shoulder problems - recommended it yesterday for some lower calf/Achilles tendon pain (apparently I am also very tight in this lower leg area). I had one session (not the most fun I have had!) and I am scheduled for 3 more. I think it has begun to help - but am interested in others' experiences with this modality. Thanks for any info anyone might have......
