My doctor recommended ASTYM physical therapy to treat my Achilles's tendonitis and I was wondering if you could tell me more about the procedure. All I really know right now is that it is painful.
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Hi Shannon
I'm sorry you are still dealing with all this!
ASTYM stands for 'Augmented Soft-Tissue Manipulation' and the average ASTYM program per patient lasts about 6 weeks. A lot of emphasis is on deep tissue massage to help with scar tissue. I think this is what might be a bit painful, especially if the area is painful or sensitive in the first place. It also works to repair tendons.
There is a website devoted to this very procedure. You can find it at www.ASTYM.com
I hope this info help and if you do this treatment, I hope it works!
June 29, 2009 - 4:21pmThis Comment
Thank you for this information susanc.
I recognize their website contains some great information as well, but do you, or any others, know of any additional non-biased research provided about this treatment? This information will also be very helpful when advocating for myself.
Thank You!
June 30, 2009 - 2:22pmI've had my first three treatments for elbow pain that's been chronic and limited by activities for years, following many other treatments that eased pain, but did not improve my arms furthers. The treatment has been astonishingly successful so far, and I'm eager to continue to completion (6-9 visits.) It is painful very briefly during the treatment, but the bruising was minimal (even over an old incision on top of bone) and the pain abates as soon as they move to another area. The pain is so temporary and the results are so good that it's easily worth it to me.
Good luck!
November 17, 2009 - 11:22pm