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......
Thanks for your comments! My PT wanted me to do this as my stretching was limited in that area (despite the fact that I do stretch a great deal) and he felt that there was an underlying cause for this - adhesions and scar tissue (I used to run quite a bit until chronic Achilles tendonitis forced me to stop).
I just got home from treatment #2 - it does hurt in places while he does the ASTYM but my stretching has actually improved a bit. And, Donna, you are right. It apparently does take some time for the adhesions and scar tissue to break down and re-model.
Thanks again!!
Thanks for your comments! My PT wanted me to do this as my stretching was limited in that area (despite the fact that I do stretch a great deal) and he felt that there was an underlying cause for this - adhesions and scar tissue (I used to run quite a bit until chronic Achilles tendonitis forced me to stop).
I just got home from treatment #2 - it does hurt in places while he does the ASTYM but my stretching has actually improved a bit. And, Donna, you are right. It apparently does take some time for the adhesions and scar tissue to break down and re-model.
Thanks again!!
