![]() ![]() For this reason, Astym treatments incorporate the whole limb, back and/or neck in order to stop the compensating, thus fixing the muscle imbalances. These compensations result in dysfunction and often causes the pain to “move” or “spread” to another area. Oftentimes, when an individual injures one body part, their body movements following the injury change in order to move so that body part doesn’t hurt. Then, through the use of custom designed stretching and strengthening, the body can naturally form new organized soft tissue. The Astym technique utilizes tools to break down disorganized scar tissue. Normal, healthy tissue is organized with a good blood supply. When an injury occurs, the body’s immediate natural response is inflammation and formation of scar tissue. Astym was designed to address the underlying problems, not just the symptoms. Astym treatment stimulates the body’s natural healing response to regenerate soft tissues, decrease pain and improve movement. ![]() The Astym technique is useful to have as an additional ‘tool,’ especially when some individuals do not seem to have positive results from other treatment methods,” states Gebel.Īstym is a therapy approach that addresses problems such as scarring, fibrosis and degeneration that occurs in soft tissues as the result of an injury, surgery or overuse. “All of the therapists at Veterans Memorial Hospital always strive to provide the best and most effective treatments for our patients. Tami Gebel, Occupational Therapist at Veterans Memorial Hospital, is certified to perform Astym treatments on individuals who have experienced an injury in the past and had minimal success at getting rid of the pain, had a lingering achiness, weakness or limited ability to complete daily activities and sports. ![]() ![]() Astym is an evidence-based treatment technique developed by physicians and therapists at Ball Memorial Hospital, Ball State University, Purdue University and Central Indiana Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. The Rehabilitation Department at Veterans Memorial Hospital is providing Astym treatment technique for patients who have experienced a traumatic or overuse injury resulting in chronic pain, weakness and limited motion. ![]()
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