Physiotherapy | Austin, Tx Physiotherapy, also known as as physical therapy, consists evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of diseases, disorders, and disabilities by physical means. Practiced by physiotherapists or physical therapists, physiotherapy is considered to be in the realm of conventional medicine. At Austin Active Life physiotherapy can consist of cold laser therapy, Continue Reading
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The Graston Technique The Graston Technique can help many chronic injuries. Injuries form layers of scar tissue along muscles and tendons which prevent the body from fully healing. The first step in treating these chronic injuries is to break up the scar tissue and allow the muscles to regenerate with proper flexibility. Tough to treat Continue Reading
Sports Injuries and the Graston Technique Sports injuries are an unwanted part of Austin’s outdoor lifestyle. Playing soccer, tennis, football, golf, basketball, and let’s not forget cycling! At Austin Active Life, They seek the best treatment, or combinations of treatments to help you heal and recover fully and safely. these treatments could include the Graston Continue Reading
The Graston Technique and Chronic Pain Chronic injuries, chronic pain, and joint stiffness can make a person feel like they are always going to be limited in the types of activities they can participate in. Dr. Schade and her staff at Austin Active Life, using the Graston Technique, have had remarkable success turning “I used Continue Reading
The Graston Technique was developed by David Graston. In 1987, David suffered a serious knee injury from an accident. After surgery where his knee was reconstructed, he was left with little mobility. To help his condition, he began cross friction massage which fatigued his hands. In turn, he invented the 6 stainless steel instruments that Continue Reading
The Graston Technique is a hands-on soft tissue mobilization therapy. The technique uses various sized and shaped stainless steel tools. The clinician rubs the skin above the injured area to cause a bit of micro-trauma to the area underneath. What this does is cause heat and blood flow to the injured area which is really Continue Reading
A manual technique used to break down scar tissue that is usually, but not always caused by strained muscles, pulled ligaments, tendons and fascia, Graston Technique is touted by everyday people and major athletes alike as a successful method for the road to recovery. When receiving the Graston Technique, the clinician uses a stainless steel Continue Reading
Patients who have used the Graston Technique have been amazed with the outcome. And we are talking patients from all walks of life-from your everyday office worker to Olympic champions. Physical therapists call this technique a “slam dunk” and one with a” very functional outcome!” Graston Technique was developed by athletes. It uses a versatile Continue Reading
Located in the heart of Austin, Texas (Lamar and Barton Springs), Austin Active Life has been Austin’s premier provider of natural wellness therapy since 1991. We offer a range of services from top notch chiropractic care to more innovative injury treatments such as the Graston Technique. Some of the conditions we treat are as follows: Continue Reading
The Graston Technique is an innovative form of soft tissue mobilization that allows scar tissue and fascial restrictions to be broken down. This technique uses a stainless steel instrument that treats soft tissue fibrosis and chronic inflammation. Basically the instrument is rubbed over the skin. This allows clinicians to detect areas of pain (typically there Continue Reading