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Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to the Upper Quarter: Summary
Facial Lines (continued) Lateral Line • splenius capitus • sternoleidomastoid • intercostals • gluteus maximus • tensor fasciae • iliotibial tract • lateral compartment • peroneal muscles
Spiral Line
Superficial Front Line • sternocleidomastoid • rectus abdominis • quadricpes tendon • anterior compartment • tibialis anterior
Back Function
• splenius capitis • rhomboids • serratus anterior • oblique • tensor fascia lata (TFL) • iliotibial band (ITB) • tibialis anterior • biceps femoris • sacrotuberous ligament • sacrolumbar fascia • spinae
• latissumus Dorsi • thoraco-lumbar fascia • sacral fascia • gluteus maximus • vastus lateralis • quadriceps tendon
Benefits of IASTM For the Patient
For the Clinician
• Prevent overuse/chronic induced fibrosis • Improve recovery from muscle soreness • Improve short term flexibility • May reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain
• Decrease stress on hands • Added barrier between clinician and patient • Increased specificity of targeted tissue
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