Graston® Technique (extremities only)
Graston® Technique is a non-invasive technique where Dr. Case uses specially designed stainless steel instruments to help identify and treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis/scar tissue. This process will help reduce or eliminate the adhered fibers, restoring range of motion and help to reduce or eliminate the associated pain.
Same fee if combined with any other treatment. Typically 3-4 treatments required. *Exercises included*
Graston® Technique – Conditions treated include:
- Achilles Tendinosis/itis/opathy
- Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
- Tennis, Golfer’s Elbow (Lateral/Medial Epicondylosis/itis)
- Runner’s or Jumper’s Knee
- Plantar Fasciitis (Foot Pain)
- Rotator Cuff Tendinosis/itis and Shoulder Pain
- Shin Splints
- Trigger Finger
Graston Scientific research – CLINICAL TRIALS
Heinecke ML, Thuesen ST, Stow RC (2014). Graston Technique on shoulder motion in overhead athletes (.pdf). Journal of undergraduate kinesiology research, 10(1), 27-39.
Laudner K, Compton BD, McLoda TA, Walters CM (2014). Acute effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization for improving posterior shoulder range of motion in collegiate baseball players. International journal of sports physical therapy, 9(1), 1-7.
Garrett TR, Neibert PJ (2014). Effect of Graston Technique as a treatment for patients with chronic plantar fasciosis: a randomized controlled trial (.pdf). Journal of athletic training, 49(3), S57-58 <ABSTRACT>.
Toepper BW, Docherty CL, Donahue M, Kingma J, Schrader J (2013). The effects of the Graston Technique on knee extension angle (.pdf). Journal of athletic training, 48(3), S128 <ABSTRACT>.
Schaefer JL, Sandrey MA (2012). Effects of a 4-week dynamic-balance-training program supplemented with Graston instrument assisted soft-tissue mobilization for chronic ankle instability (.pdf). Journal of sport rehabilitation, 21(4), 313-326.
Heyer K, Docherty C, Donahue M, Schrader JW (2012). Effect of implement assisted soft tissue mobilization techniques on iliotibial band tightness (.pdf). Journal of athletic training, 47(3), S128 <ABSTRACT>.
Vardiman JP, Horinek RJ, McCartney MK, Graham ZA, Moodie NJ, Gallagher PM (2012). The ability of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization to attenuate inflammation and symptoms of muscle damage after an eccentric exercise protocol (.pdf). Journal of athletic training, 47(3), S142 <ABSTRACT>.
Graston on IT Band
Fees
All stated fees are tax exempt with no extra charges or add-ons.
All treatments may include Shockwave, Active Release, Graston, Rehab, Laser and/or Chiropractic depending on type/nature, phase and severity of injury. All treatments included in fees below.
- New Patient: $150 (30 minutes)
- initial consultation, assessment and treatment
- Follow-up treatment (single): $78 (15 minutes)
- Follow-up treatment (double): $150 (30 minutes)
- extra time for multiple soft tissue areas and/or modalities)
- Previous Patient/New Injury: $150 (30 minutes)
- consultation, assessment and treatment
- Orthotics: $490 (includes)
- assessment, biomechanical evaluation and casting
- Parking*: Free (in the parkade* and on Highbury St.)
- Rehab program as needed: Free (following assessment/treatment)
NOTE: We do NOT directly bill MSP, DISABILITY, ICBC, or WCB. Please keep your receipt and submit directly to them for reimbursement.
We can Direct Bill for the following companies/extended health plans:
Pacific Blue Cross, Canada Life, Great West Life, Manulife Financial, Group Health, Group Source, Sunlife, Desjardins Financial, First Canadian, Chambers of Commerce Group, Johnson Inc. or Johnson Group.
We can direct bill (all or a percentage of your appointment fee depending on your coverage). Please contact your provider for all details regarding your coverage as we do not know the specific details of your plan. You can pay any remaining balance (if any) with your credit or debit card.
- Dr. Case’s office is located within Body and Soul (entrance near 10th and Highbury St. (off Highbury)). Once inside, please go to the left of the front desk and down past gym (2 sets of 3 stairs each). Waiting room is just to left of last set of stairs. Please wait here and Dr. Case will let you in at your appointment time.
- *Parking garage (parking garage code (back alley): 7149 – off back alley in ANY of the spots reserved for Body and Soul.