McKenzie-Willamette Hand Therapy Center
Has the Edge with the Graston Technique™
At McKenzie-Willamette Hand Therapy Center, two Certified Hand Therapists, Jude Emmanere and Carrie Meadowcroft, as well as the Certified Therapy Assistant, Kathie Umenhofer, have completed training and certification in Graston Technique™.
The Graston Technique is a scientifically advanced method of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables the clinician to break down scar tissue and restrictions. The Technique utilizes a specially designed stainless steel instrument to detect and effectively treat problematic areas. Because the instruments greatly enhance the ability to detect and isolate specific areas causing pain, weakness and limiting function, patients can return to a productive lifestyle more quickly with the best use of their hands. The Graston Technique™ was created in 1994 and is now practiced by more than 2500 clinicians throughout the World.
“It’s important for the community that we are certified in this specialty technique,” explains Jude Emmanere. “It greatly benefits our patients by contributing to a reduction in the amount of time and expense related to therapy.”
With more than four years experience with Graston instruments, the therapists at the Hand Therapy Center use Graston technique and instruments for post-operative scarring/adhesions, pulled muscles and conditions, such as tennis elbow, as well as other injuries prohibiting hand and arm function.
“Using the Graston Technique and instruments, we have seen a decrease in the number of patient treatment visits needed, and our patients experience better outcomes,” Emmanere concludes.
For more information about the Graston Technique at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center call 744-8474. Website for Graston Technique: grastontechnique.com