Conditions that can Benefit from Graston Technique

The following is a list of conditions which are responsive to Graston Technique®:

• Medial Epicondylitis
• Lateral Epicondylitis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Neck and Back Pain
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
• Patellar Tendinitis
• Tibialis Posterior Tendinitis
• Heel Pain
• DeQuervain's Syndrome
• Post-Surgical and Traumatic Scars
• Myofascial Pain and Restrictions
• Chronic and Acute Sprains/Strains
• Non-acute Bursitis RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy)
• IT Band Syndrome
• Wrist Tendinitis
• Reduced ROM Due to Scar Tissue
• Achilles Tendinitis

Absolute Contraindications for the Graston Technique®:

• Open Wound- Unhealed Suture Site/Sutures
• Unhealed Fractures
• Thrombophlebitis
• Uncontrolled Hypertension
• Kidney Dysfunction
• Patient Intolerance/Non-compliance/Hypersensitivity
• Hematoma
• Osteomyelitis
• Myositis Ossificans

Relative Contraindications for the Graston Technique®:

• Anti-Coagulant Medications
• Cancer Varicose Veins
• Burn Scars
• Acute Inflammatory Conditions (e.g. Synovitis)
• Inflammatory Condition Secondary to Infection
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Pregnancy (consider inherent ligament laxity)
• Osteoporosis