GuaSha Orthopedic Soft Tissue Tools integrate traditional gua sha technique with modern sports medicine and rehabilitation. Shapes perfectly match contours of commonly injured muscles and soft tissues. Edge design provides superior feedback and sensitivity. Instruments are available to clinicians and the motivated individual. Additional information is available by clicking the tabs above. Click here to consider a purchase.
Gua sha is unmatched with respect to soft tissue pain that persists into the maturation stage of healing. Anatomy-specific GSO Tools treat the entire body and replace an extensive collection of traditional tools. Edges are comfortable, rounded, sensitive and perfectly smooth. Each instrument is versatile and capable of traditional application, scar mobilization, retrograde massage, and improving flexibility. GSO Tools are the indispensable addition to the manual therapist’s repertoire.
Gua Sha; Clinical Applications for Chronic Soft Tissue Pain and Dysfunction. Thiscompanion treatment guide to GSO Tools provides theory, technique, and case studies for addressing specific soft tissue injuries. Click here to learn more.
Athletes rely on GSO Tools to improve flexibility, flush metabolic waste products from overtrained muscles and recover function after injury and surgery. Athletes maintain peak performance by addressing soft tissue problems before they become serious. In addition to numerous collegiate teams and sports medicine clinics throughout the world, GSO Tools are also used by professional organizations including the Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Milwaukee Brewers. GSO Tools are also used by members of the Professional Golfer's Association.
Clinicians suffering from repetitive use injuries will appreciate the ability to treat whileprotecting their own joints and soft tissues. Because the edge is round, smooth, and comfortable, GSO tools provide a soothing and unique massage experience. Unlocking the potential of gua sha is just a matter of increasing pressure.
All three GSO Tools are fabricated using polycarbonate resin
Highly sensitive providing excellent feedback and palpation
Shatterproof and durable
Lightweight and easily portable
GuaSha Orthopedic Soft Tissue Tool-1
A compact, multi-shape gua sha tool designed for small body contours of the fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, neck, jaw, facial musculature, and Achilles tendon. Shapes are specific for treating lateral and medial epicondylosis, Dequervain's tenosynovitis, forearm strains, and all contours of the thumb, palm, and digits. An extremely effective tool in the hands of a skilled upper extremity specialist. Overall length is about 4.5 inches.
GuaSha Orthopedic Soft Tissue Tool-2
Large sweeping edges are designed for the upper trapezius, biceps, triceps, pectoralis group, calves, and plantar fascia. Rounded corners allow traditional application to trigger points affecting the levator scapulae, scm, scalenes, periscapular musculature, and spine. Shapes are specific for treating shoulder impingement syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, biceps tendonitis, muscle strains affecting the upper and lower extremity, and all muscular contours of the neck, back, and scapula. A favorite of throwing athletes, weight lifters, runners, cyclists, and the clinicians who treat them. Overall length is about 6 inches. As seen recently on the Doctors http://www.thedoctorstv.com/main/procedure_list/1475
GuaSha Orthopedic Soft Tissue Tool-3
The GOST-3 features a rounded edge that permits firm pressure into deep tissues. The GOST-3 is ideal for treating muscle strains and injury affecting the hamstrings, quadriceps, IT Band and back. In addition, a textured perimeter improves grasp when lotions or oils make hands slippery. Overall length is about 10 inches.
In comparison to the GOST-1 (left) and GOST-2 (right) the GOST-3 (center) has a much larger and more rounded edge perfect for treating larger muscle groups and providing greater comfort when targeting deeper layers of soft tissue.
Decreases stress on the thumb CMC joint by avoiding a lateral pinch
Provides a firm grip even when hands become slippery from massage creams or oils
Prevents hyperextension of the finger joints
Allows user to apply firm pressure for deep tissues
Improves comfort for repeated applications
Unlike tools made from animal horn, the GSO tool's edge never softens or breaks down when exposed to water, oils, or massage cream. GSO Tools clean easily using warm soapy water or alcohol based disinfectants. The edge remains non-porous and will not transfer skin cells ensuring a safe instrument for every client. In comparison to jade, mineral, stone, or metal, GSO Tools are lightweight yet incredibly strong. GSO Tools are the design of practicing occupational therapist and certified hand therapist Matthew Lott, MS, OT/L, CHT. The edges were carefully selected for maximum efficiency, sensitivity, comfort and safety for both client and clinician. A set of three GSO Tools provides all the shapes necessary to treat the entire body.
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