Graston Technique®

Graston Technique® (www.grastontechnique.com) is a form of soft tissue therapy that is designed at breaking up adhesions and scar tissue that a formed in response to injury, overuse, and repetitive stress (link). When soft tissues are overused or injured, a scar or adhesion will form during the healing process. When an adhesion or scar is present, it can restrict the range of motion and flexibility, which can lead to a loss in strength. What sets Graston Technqiue® apart from other forms of treatment is that is uses stainless steel instruments that are extremely sensitive to detect and break up scar tissue and adhesions due to over use and injury. By using the instruments, the treatment has a great success rate because it is extremely specific to the area. This technique is used by many athletic trainers of professional sports teams as well as used in many college athletic training rooms. Dr. Schmidt is one of a few certified Graston Technique® providers in the San Jose area.

Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Starting at the insertion of the plantar fascia, working along the bottom of the foot.

Treating Achilles Tendonitis.

Treating the length of the Gastrocnemius muscle.

Using Graston® Technique to help loosen tissues around the knee.

Treatment of Illiotibial (IT) Band syndrome, treating the lateral thigh region.

Elbow pain (Lateral Epicondylitis) being treated.

Thumb and hand region receiving treatment.