SASTM

SASTM is a form of manual therapy that is used by many Hospitals, Universities, and Professional sports teams throughout the country. Dr. Zelasko is currently one of the only healthcare providers to offer this form of therapy in the Western New York area.

SASTM is a set of handheld instruments that effectively break down fascial restrictions and scar tissue. The introduction of controlled microtrauma to affected soft tissue initiates reabsorption of excessive scar tissue and facilitates a cascade of healing activities resulting in remodeling of affected soft tissue structures. Adhesions and scar tissue within the soft tissue that may have developed as a result of surgery, immobilization, repeated strain, or other mechanisms, are broken down allowing full functional restoration to occur.

Soft tissue mobilization has been used to treat a number of diagnoses for some time. SASTM is another form of this process, but it utilizes instruments designed for treatment of soft tissue disorders.

Based on literature and years of clinical research, here is a list of disorders that instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization has most effectively been used for in the restoration of function and pain reduction.