Graston Technique (See CBS Newsblog Presentation)

Graston Technique^® is an advanced form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that is changing the way soft tissue injuries are treated. It is a very exciting technique that is revolutionizing the approach to many conditions previously thought to be untreatable. Graston Technique^® helps to prevent acute conditions from becoming chronic and can reverse the outcome on conditions once thought to be permanent.

Some of the conditions treated using this cutting edge technique are cervical sprain/strain (neck pain), lumbar sprain/strain (low back pain), carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fascitis, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), achilles tendonitis, fibromyalgia, scar tissue, shin splints, and trigger points. Using these beveled instruments allows the clinician to prevent acute conditions from becoming chronic, and actually reverses the outcome of conditions once thought to be permanent.

The Graston instruments, which were developed by two physical therapists, are patented and have FDA clearance. The six instruments are designed to treat a variety of conditions. These include sprains and strains of the spine and extremities, plantar fascitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, scar tissue, shin splints and trigger points.

The results are amazing! Patients report an increase in function and decrease in pain, usually within one or two treatments. Not only are outcomes improved, but the number of treatments is actually reduced.

Numerous sports teams, such as the New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, St. Louis Cardinals, and Miami Heat, are using the Graston Technique^® to treat their athletes. It is also being used at leading universities and healthcare institutions.

Dr. Hughes and Dr. Kelian are the only certified Graston Technique^® practitioners in the Huntington area. Since implementing the use of the instruments, they have seen an improvement in outcomes, along with a decrease in the number of treatments required.

Graston Technique^® is being used at leading universities and healthcare institutions as well as by professional sports teams.