JER :: Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation

Manual Interstructural Release Procedure Can Alter Muscle Shear Modulus

TOMOKO YAMASHITA, YASUHIDE YOSHITAKE, HIRONORI WATANABE, SOHEI WASHINO, KAZUYOSHI GAMADA, MINORU SHINOHARA

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.2025; 57(1): 44. CrossRef

The Effect of Short-Term Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Lower Limb Muscle Strength and Sit-to-Stand Kinetics in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Zahra Karimi Soloklo, Sahar Boozari, Sedighe Kahrizi

Middle East Journal of Rehabilitation and Health Studies.2025;[Epub] CrossRef

Effects of a two-week instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and exercise therapy versus sham and exercise on gait kinetics in moderate knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

Zahra Karimi Soloklo, Sahar Boozari, Sedighe Kahrizi

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy.2025; : 1. CrossRef

Effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization combined with exercise therapy on pain and muscle endurance in patients with chronic neck pain: a randomized controlled study

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy.2024; 32(2): 131. CrossRef

Modeling and Simulation of Robotic Palpation to Detect Subsurface Soft Tissue Anomaly for Presurgical Assessment

Abhinaba Bhattacharjee, M. Terry Loghmani, Sohel Anwar

Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy.2024;[Epub] CrossRef

Combined effect of myofascial release and passive stretching on plantar pressure in individual with hamstring tightness- an experimental study

Vijay Kage, Akshata Basti, Amanulla Tashildar, Aayushi Jain

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.2024; 37: 412. CrossRef

Comparison between effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and manual myofascial release on pain, range of motion and function in myofascial pain syndrome of upper trapezius — A randomized controlled trial

Shweta Agarwal, Nilima Bedekar, Ashok Shyam, Parag Sancheti

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal.2024; 44(01): 57. CrossRef

RETRACTED: Evaluating the role of Shujing Tongdu massage in enhancing wound recovery and alleviating spinal disease symptoms: A randomized controlled trial

Li Zhang, Wei Xu, Lei Zhang, Xiao Cui, Fang Cheng

International Wound Journal.2024;[Epub] CrossRef

Recent Domestic and International Clinical Research Trends in Gua Sha Therapy: A Scoping Review

Seungwon Jung, Seungkwan Choi, Jungho Jo, Yunhee Han, Hyeonjun Woo, Byeonghyeon Jeon, Wonbae Ha, Junghan Lee

Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation.2024; 34(1): 23. CrossRef

The Effects of Massage with Topical Agents (Mepiform Ultra Scar Gel or Scarnos Gel) on Scar Tissue Thickness and Fibroblast Proliferation in Rats

Hye Mi Lee, Hyeon Hee Lee, Young Cheon Na, Keum Ha Choi

Journal of Wound Management and Research.2024; 20(1): 36. CrossRef

Unknotting tech neck by breaking the cycle of pain and disability: Comparing the impact of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on specific muscles and superficial back arm line

Karishma Das, Sunita Kumari, Moattar Raza Rizvi, Ankita Sharma, Waqas sami, Noof Fahad A. Al-Kuwari

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.2024; 39: 97. CrossRef

Study on the effect of blood flow restriction training combined with IASTAM on ankle strength and function intervention in athletes with chronic ankle instability in sport dance events

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation.2024;[Epub] CrossRef

Immediate effects of soft tissue mobilization and percussive massage on balance in young adults with pes planus: A single blind, randomized controlled pilot study

Mustafa Oğuz Kethüdaoğlu, Ayşem Ecem Özdemir, Öznur Kaya Sağlam, Engin Çağlar, Meltem Meran Çağlar, Gökhan Demir, Tomris Duymaz

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.2024; 40: 397. CrossRef

The effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization in lumbar disc herniation: A randomized controlled trial

Ali Yildirim, Semiramis Ozyilmaz, Adnan Aksoy, Zeynep Hosbay

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.2024; 40: 424. CrossRef

Сurrent medical rehabilitation methods for patients after carpal tunnel syndrome surgical treatment: a review

Tatiana N. Greben, Anatoliy D. Fesyun, Anastasiya I. Greben

Bulletin of Rehabilitation Medicine.2024; 23(2): 34. CrossRef

Effect of 6-Week Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Joint Flexibility and Musculotendinous Properties

Examining acute impacts of soft tissue mobilization, percussion massage, and dynamic stretching on hamstring tightness

Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche.2024;[Epub] CrossRef

A Comparative Study of the Graston Technique and Alfredson Protocol in the Management of Achilles Tendinopathy

Aliyah Usman Qureshi, Muddsar Hameed, Muhammad Umar, Umer Yasir, Zamurd Abbas, Sarem Jamil, Linta Masroor, Arusa Arshad, Saima Tahir, Muhammad Ibrahim Raza

Effect of 6-week BFRT combined with IASTAM therapy on international standard dancers with chronic ankle instability

Frontiers in Physiology.2024;[Epub] CrossRef

Comprehensive corrective exercise program improves ankle function in female athletes with limited weight-bearing ankle dorsiflexion: A randomized controlled trial

Tahereh Sohrabi, Farzaneh Saki, Farzaneh Ramezani, Behdad Tahayori, Ateya Megahed Ibrahim El-eglany

Exploring the Impact of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Functional Measures and Quality of Life in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Bahare Jafarsalehi, Sahar Boozari, Giti Torkaman

Middle East Journal of Rehabilitation and Health Studies.2024;[Epub] CrossRef

INSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION IN MANAGEMENT OF ATHLETIC AND MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

Amandeep Singh, Shabnam Joshi, Rekha Chaturvedi

Türk Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi.2024; 35(3): 402. CrossRef

Effectiveness of dynamic cupping therapy versus IASTM with eccentric training for shin splint syndrome among football players

Tamil S Ponni, M Srivatsan, Shenbaga Sundaram Subramanian, Surya Vishnuram, S Ramya, Mohammed Atallah F Almutairi, Riziq Allah Mustafa Gaowgzeh, Naseem Alyahyawi, Fadwa Alhalaiqa

Fizjoterapia Polska.2024; 24(5): 114. CrossRef

Effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization combined with blood flow restriction training on function, pain and strength of patients with patellofemoral joint pain

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.2023;[Epub] CrossRef

Effectiveness of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization for the management of upper body, lower body, and spinal conditions. An updated systematic review with meta-analyses

Goris Nazari, Pavlos Bobos, Steve (Ze) Lu, Stephanie Reischl, Saurab Sharma, Christina Y. Le, Kyle Vader, Nicholas Held, Joy C. MacDermid

Disability and Rehabilitation.2023; 45(10): 1608. CrossRef

Effectiveness of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and muscle energy technique (MET) on post-operative elbow stiffness: a randomized clinical trial

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy.2023; 31(5): 340. CrossRef

Acute effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization technique on pain and joint position error in individuals with chronic neck pain: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial

Hasan Gercek, Bayram Sonmez Unuvar, Oya Umit Yemisci, Aydan Aytar

Somatosensory & Motor Research.2023; 40(1): 25. CrossRef

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique versus Static Stretching in Patients with Pronated Dominant Foot: A Comparison in Effectiveness on Flexibility, Foot Posture, Foot Function Index, and Dynamic Balance

Ujjwal Gupta, Ankita Sharma, Moattar R. Rizvi, Mazen M. Alqahtani, Fuzail Ahmad, Faizan Z. Kashoo, Mohammad Miraj, Mohammad R. Asad, Shadab Uddin, Waseem M. Ahamed, Saravanakumar Nanjan, Sayed A. Hussain, Irshad Ahmad

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSTRUMENT-ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION TECHNIQUE ON MUSCULOSKELETAL SOFT TISSUE INJURIES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

Hafiza Javeria, Danish Rasool, Dr. Ucksy Mallick

Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation.2023; 12(1): 5. CrossRef

The Awareness, Practice and Perception of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) among Malaysian Physiotherapists

Mah Saw Jo, Vinosh Kumar Purushothaman, Ambusam Subramaniam, Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi

Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences.2023; 19(1): 135. CrossRef

Bilateral Idiopathic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Clinical‐Functional Characterization and Efficacy of Two Combined Postoperative Physiotherapeutic Treatments

Sergio Murilo Georgeto, Rodrigo Antônio Carvalho Andraus, Eros de Oliveira Júnior, Rubens A da Silva, Suzy Ngomo, Karen Barros Parron Fernandes

Orthopaedic Surgery.2023; 15(6): 1654. CrossRef

Effects of Instrument-Assisted Compressive Versus Decompressive Myofascial Release in Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain

Sheeraz Shehzad, Samraiz Mughal, Rana Muhammad Arslan, Umer Farooq, Aliha Imran, Misbah Jabeen, Zoya Binte Rohail, Tamjeed Ghaffar

THE THERAPIST (Journal of Therapies & Rehabilitation Sciences).2023; : 69. CrossRef

Parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards childhood fever among South-East and East Asian parents: A literature review

Hoi Lam Ng, Huiyuan Li, Xiaohuan Jin, Cho Lee Wong, Chai-Eng Tan

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization versus Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique in Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain: Single-blinding Randomized Trial

Hend Ahmed Hamdy, Mariam Omran Grase, Haytham Mohamed El-hafez, Al Shaymaa Shaaban Abd-Elazim

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine.2023; 22(4): 247. CrossRef

Effect of the Graston Technique and Cupping Therapy on Pain and Functions in Individuals With Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

A comparative study of the efficacy of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and massage techniques in patients with patellofemoral joint pain

Comparison of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and proprioceptive neuromuscular stretching on hamstring flexibility in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Narmeen Anjum, Raheela Kanwal Sheikh, Aadil Omer, Kinza Anwar, Muhammad Manan Haider Khan, Anam Aftab, Waqar Ahmed Awan

Assessing the Level of Pain Reduction and Excessive Soft Tissue Tension in Patients with Selected Lumbosacral Spine Conditions Using a Prototype Fascial Therapy Tool

Acta Balneologica.2023; 65(6): 354. CrossRef

Effect of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization versus kinesiotape for chronic mechanical low back pain: a randomized controlled trial

Mariam O. Grase, Haytham M. Elhafez, Mennatallah M. Abdellatif, Ahmed F. Genedi, Mayada A. Mahmoud

Physiotherapy Quarterly.2023; 31(2): 27. CrossRef

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Forces Applied by Trained Clinicians During a Simulated Treatment

Nickolai J.P. Martonick, Ashley J. Reeves, James A. Whitlock, Taylor C. Stevenson, Scott W. Cheatham, Craig P. McGowan, Russell T. Baker

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.2022; 31(1): 120. CrossRef

Rehabilitation of a patient with bilateral rectus abdominis full thickness tear sustained in recreational strength training: a case report

Omer B. Gozubuyuk, Ceylan Koksal, Esin N. Tasdemir

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice.2022; 38(13): 3216. CrossRef

Transfemoral Osseointegration—a self-case study and physiotherapy assessment

Prosthetics & Orthotics International.2022; 46(2): 187. CrossRef

A Novel Physical Therapy Approach in Pain Management and Enhancement of Performance in Shin Splints Athletes: A Case Report

Nikita S Deshmukh, Pratik Phansopkar, Mayur B Wanjari

A systematic review of chiropractic care for fall prevention: rationale, state of the evidence, and recommendations for future research

Weronika Grabowska, Wren Burton, Matthew H. Kowalski, Robert Vining, Cynthia R. Long, Anthony Lisi, Jeffrey M. Hausdorff, Brad Manor, Dennis Muñoz-Vergara, Peter M. Wayne

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.2022;[Epub] CrossRef

The Use of Instrument-Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization for Manual Medicine: Aiding Hand Health in Clinical Practice

EFFECTS OF GRASTON INSTRUMENT SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION IN PATIENTS WITH SCIATIC NERVE ENTRAPMENT

Muhammad Shahzad Qadree, Syed Shakil-Ur- Rehman, M. Usman Riaz, Mehwish Anees, Hira Islam Rajput

Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation.2022; 11(2): 83. CrossRef

Effects of Scooping Mobilization and Muscle Energy Technique on Pain and Range of Motion in Post-fracture Elbow Stiffness: A Case Report

Priya R Chandak, Pooja Dhage, Nikita S Deshmukh

The Influence of a Single Instrument-Assisted Manual Therapy (IAMT) for the Lower Back on the Structural and Functional Properties of the Dorsal Myofascial Chain in Female Soccer Players: A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Patrick Weber, Werner Klingler, Robert Schleip, Nadine Weber, Christine Joisten

Journal of Clinical Medicine.2022; 11(23): 7110. CrossRef

Popular Complementary and Alternative Therapy Methods in Different Conditions

Akın SÜZER, Nevriye ÜNAL SÜZER, Raziye ŞAVKIN, Nihal BÜKER

International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research.2022; 3(3): 201. CrossRef

Application of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in frozen shoulder– a review article

SALT Journal of Scientific Research in Healthcare.2022; : 17. CrossRef

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Versus Graston Instrument-Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization in Chronic Plantar Heel Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Pelin Pisirici, Elif Tugce Cil, Dilber Karagozoglu Coskunsu, Ugur Saylı, Feryal Subasi

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association.2022;[Epub] CrossRef

Efficacy of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on chronic ankle instability

Marwa Mostafa Ahmed, Fatma Sedeek Amin, Magda Gaid Sedhom

Fizjoterapia Polska.2022; 22(4): 162. CrossRef

The Immediate Effects of Instrumented-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Range of Motion, Strength, and Power in the Lower Extremity: A Critically Appraised Topic

Moni Syeda, Jason Bartholomew, Shayane Santiago, Jeff Peterson, Russell T. Baker, Scott W. Cheatham

International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training.2021; 26(1): 1. CrossRef

Comparison of the Graston Technique® With Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization for Increasing Dorsiflexion Range of Motion

Holly M. Bush, Justin M. Stanek, Joshua D. Wooldridge, Stephanie L. Stephens, Jessica S. Barrack

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.2021; 30(4): 587. CrossRef

Soft Tissue Mobilization and Stretching for Shoulder in CrossFitters: A Randomized Pilot Study

Marcos Jusdado-García, Rubén Cuesta-Barriuso

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2021; 18(2): 575. CrossRef

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) versus stretching: A comparison in effectiveness on hip active range of motion, muscle torque and power in people with hamstring tightness

Ahmad Osailan, Abdulaziz Jamaan, Khalid Talha, Mshari Alhndi

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.2021; 27: 200. CrossRef

Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Ankle of Range of Motion and Balance in Older Women: A Preliminary Study

Han Wool Lee, Hyoung Jean Beak, Eun-Jung Yoon, Jooyoung Kim

The Asian Journal of Kinesiology.2021; 23(2): 2. CrossRef

Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization combined treatment on chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation.2021; 34(5): 895. CrossRef

Short-term effect of adding Graston technique to exercise program in treatment of patients with cervicogenic headache: a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial

Nabil M. ABDEL-AAL, Mohsen M. ELSAYYAD, Ahmed A. MEGAHED

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.2021;[Epub] CrossRef

Indian journal of physical therapy and research.2021; 3(2): 117. CrossRef

Pressure Distribution Across the Handle of an Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Tool

Tori N. Thistle, Andrew Cannon, John A. Gallagher

Journal of Medical Devices.2020;[Epub] CrossRef

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization for Improving Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion in Healthy Patients: A Critically Appraised Topic

Alison M. Gardiner-Shires, Cristina B. Seffrin

International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training.2020; 25(4): 170. CrossRef

Multifaceted Exercise Prescription in the Management of an Overhead Athlete with Suspected Distal Biceps Tendinopathy: A Case Report

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology.2020; 5(3): 56. CrossRef

Effect of Pharmacotherapy-Combined Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Tissue Extensibility Dysfunction in Recreational Runners - A Randomized Controlled Trial

Prasannajeet Pramod Nikam, Govindhan Varadharajulu

Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences.2020; 9(35): 2531. CrossRef

Withdrawn: Influence of instrument assisted soft tissue techniques versus active soft tissue therapies on latent trigger point of upper trapezius muscle: Randomized clinical study

Physiotherapy Research International.2020;[Epub] CrossRef

Effects of Local Vibration on Shoulder Horizontal Adduction and Internal Rotation Range of Motion in Subject with Posterior Shoulder Tightness

Journal of Musculoskeletal Science and Technology.2020; 4(2): 66. CrossRef

A Hand-Held Device to Apply Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization at Targeted Compression Forces and Stroke Frequencies

John B. Everingham, Peter T. Martin, Trevor J. Lujan

Journal of Medical Devices.2019;[Epub] CrossRef

The Effectiveness of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Athletes, Participants Without Extremity or Spinal Conditions, and Individuals with Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, and Spinal Conditions: A Systematic Review

Goris Nazari, Pavlos Bobos, Joy C. MacDermid, Trevor Birmingham

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.2019; 100(9): 1726. CrossRef

Effect of manual compressive therapy on latent myofascial trigger point pressure pain thresholds

Jack W. Ransone, Jeffrey Schmidt, Scott K. Crawford, John Walker

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.2019; 23(4): 792. CrossRef

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization: A Systematic Review and Effect-Size Analysis

Cristina B. Seffrin, Nicole M. Cattano, Melissa A. Reed, Alison M. Gardiner-Shires

Journal of Athletic Training.2019; 54(7): 808. CrossRef

Effects of Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Musculoskeletal Properties

NAOKI IKEDA, SHUN OTSUKA, YOZO KAWANISHI, YASUO KAWAKAMI

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.2019; 51(10): 2166. CrossRef

Graston Tekniği ile Statik Germe Uygulamasının Latissimus Dorsi Kası Esnekliği Üzerine Etkinliğinin Karşılaştırılması

International Journal of Sport, Exercise & Training Sciences.2019; : 221. CrossRef

Chronic High Hamstring Tendinopathy and Sacroiliac Segmental Dysfunction in a Mature Tae Kwon Do Athlete: A Case Study

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine.2019; 18(4): 317. CrossRef

Occupational hand injuries: a current review of the prevalence and proposed prevention strategies for physical therapists and similar healthcare professionals

Journal of Integrative Medicine.2018; 16(2): 84. CrossRef

Uniaxial Tensile Properties of Atherosclerotic Carotid Artery After Mobilization of Pushing on Qiao-Gong: A Safety Study Using an Animal Model of Carotid Atherosclerosis

Ji Qi, Shaoqun Zhang, Lei Zhang, Ruiyue Ping, Kaike Ping, Da Ye, Honggui Shen, Yili Chen, Yikai Li

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics.2018; 41(2): 164. CrossRef