Instrument Assisted Soft-tissue Massage

Our clinical team use Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) to help treat muscle tightness, tendon pain, scar tissue restrictions, and movement dysfunction. IASTM can improve mobility, reduce pain, and help you return to activity faster.

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) is a specialised treatment technique that uses carefully designed stainless-steel tools to assess and treat restrictions within muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue. By applying controlled pressure to affected areas, IASTM can help improve tissue mobility, stimulate healing, reduce pain, and restore normal movement patterns.

At Activate Physiotherapy, IASTM is commonly used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for conditions such as tendon injuries, muscle strains, persistent tightness, scar tissue restrictions, and overuse injuries. The treatment is often combined with targeted exercise rehabilitation, hands-on therapy, and movement retraining to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Many patients report feeling looser, moving more freely, and experiencing improved function following treatment. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or looking to improve performance, IASTM can be an effective tool to help you get back to doing the things you love.