There are more current scraping techniques that use similar principles to Gua Sha but any ideas of East Asian Medicine format have been eliminated.

Graston Technique

• The Graston technique is a type of manual therapy that utilizes specialized ergonomic tools that massage and scrape the skin gently. The Graston technique uses a set of stainless steel instruments to help soft tissue injuries to the connective tissues, muscles, neurological tissues and skin. It is effective for soft tissue injuries like repetitive stress injury, strains, sprains, and subluxations. This soft tissue mobilization technique treats a wide number of conditions, including quadricep pain, rotator cuff pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, lower back pain, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and even headaches. This technique has had proven results for patients.
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IASTM (instrument assisted soft tissue manupulation)

• IASTM is most commonly used to relieve stubborn fascial restrictions and scar tissue to resolve adhesions, decrease pain, and increase range of motion. 
• Using these tools creates an advantage over manual therapy due to the hard surface of the tools ability to apply deeper penetration and more specific treatment to the affected area without further stress on the body of the practitioner. IASTM claims to promote connective tissue remodelling through the resorption of excess fibrosis as well as inducing repair and regeneration of collagen fibre. This results in the breakdown of scar tissue, adhesions, and fascial restriction. 

Benefits of IASTM/ Graston

• Increased rate of volume and blood flow to affected areas to enhance healing
• Breakdown of collagen cross-links
• Boost in cellular activity for good health
• Reduction in inflammation
• Reduction in pain for a better quality of life
• Increased mobility and ability to perform daily tasks