Muscle Scraper Tool

Other Names

Muscle Scraper Tool

Muscle Scraper Tool

• IASTM Tool (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Tool)
• Fascial Scraping Tool
• Soft Tissue Mobilization Tool
• Graston Tool
• Myofascial Scraper

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Indications

• Myofascial adhesions and fascial restrictions
• Tendinopathy (e.g., Achilles, patellar, lateral epicondylitis)
• Scar tissue mobilization
• Muscle tightness and trigger points
• Soft-tissue mobility deficits during rehabilitation

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Description

• Handheld rigid instrument typically made of stainless steel or hard polymer
• Curved or beveled edges designed to glide across soft tissue
• Used to perform instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)
• Helps break up adhesions and stimulate local circulation
• Commonly used in physical therapy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation

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Evidence

• Unknown

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See Also

• Medical Equipment Main

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