Soft Tissue Mobilization Research and Evidence

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2024Medium journal impact

Effect of myofascial release techniques on internal biomechanics and their resultant application to sports: A systematic review.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy02/02/2026Medium journal impact

Comments on synergistic effect of dry needling and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical TherapyAug 2020High journal impact

Effectiveness of Cervical Spine High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Thrust Added to Behavioral Education, Soft Tissue Mobilization, and Exercise for People With Temporomandibular Disorder With Myalgia: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesJun 2025Medium journal impact

Acute effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on the flexibility, strength, vertical jump, and dynamic balance performances of the plantar flexor muscle in professional football players.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation07/12/2025Medium journal impact

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization as a promising approach for children with chronic neck pain: A single-blind, randomized study.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative TherapyOct 2023Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and muscle energy technique (MET) on post-operative elbow stiffness: a randomized clinical trial.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationSep 2019Low journal impact

The Effectiveness of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Athletes, Participants Without Extremity or Spinal Conditions, and Individuals with Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, and Spinal Conditions: A Systematic Review.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesJul 2023Medium journal impact

Comparison of utilizing modified hold-relax, muscle energy technique, and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on hamstring muscle length in healthy athletes: Randomized controlled trial.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research05/12/2025Medium journal impact

The Effects of Soft Tissue Mobilization and Vibration Therapy on Balance, Explosive Strength, and Functional Performance in Elite Rowers.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative TherapyFeb 2019Medium journal impact

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques improve hamstring flexibility better than static stretching alone: a randomized clinical trial.

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice2018Medium journal impact

Treatment of axillary web syndrome using instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and thoracic manipulation for associated thoracic rotation dysfunction.

International Journal of Sports Physical TherapyJul 2019Medium journal impact

INSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT-TISSUE MOBILIZATION: A COMMENTARY ON CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2023Medium journal impact

Myofascial release strategies and technique recommendations for athletic performance: A systematic review.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2024Medium journal impact

The effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization in lumbar disc herniation: A randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation25/11/2020Medium journal impact

Comparison of the Graston Technique® With Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization for Increasing Dorsiflexion Range of Motion.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation11/04/2024Medium journal impact

Study on the effect of blood flow restriction training combined with IASTAM on ankle strength and function intervention in athletes with chronic ankle instability in sport dance events.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders14/03/2025Medium journal impact

The effectiveness of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on pain and function in patients with musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesApr 2019Medium journal impact

Efficacy of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization in comparison to gastrocnemius-soleus stretching for dorsiflexion range of motion: A randomized controlled trial.

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice11/11/2025Medium journal impact

Soft tissue mobilization is more effective than self-stretching in the acute reduction of common wrist extensor tendon stiffness in recreational tennis players.

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation23/07/2020Medium journal impact

The Effect of Foam Rolling Versus IASTM on Knee Range of Motion, Fascial Displacement, and Patient Satisfaction.

Disability and Rehabilitation23/12/2025Medium journal impact

Dry needling versus instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in patients with cervicogenic headache: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Exercise RehabilitationDec 2020Medium journal impact

The effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization rehabilitation exercise on range of motion, isokinetic strength, and balance in chronic ankle instability taekwondo players.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy03/02/2026Medium journal impact

Letter to the editor: synergistic effect of dry needling and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesApr 2021Medium journal impact

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in adhesive capsulitis: A randomized clinical trial.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationMay 2022Medium journal impact

Clinician Reliability of One-Handed Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Forces During a Simulated Treatment.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2019Medium journal impact

Soft tissue mobilization techniques in treating chronic abdominal scar tissue: A quasi-experimental single subject design.

Journal of Athletic TrainingFeb 2018Medium journal impact

Comparison of Compressive Myofascial Release and the Graston Technique for Improving Ankle-Dorsiflexion Range of Motion.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy23/06/2025Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of the Graston Technique for low back pain and thoracic spinal pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2021Medium journal impact

Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization combined treatment on chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationJul 2018Medium journal impact

The Comparison of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Self-Stretch Measures to Increase Shoulder Range of Motion in Overhead Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesJul 2020Medium journal impact

The immediate effect of IASTM vs. Vibration vs. Light Hand Massage on knee angle repositioning accuracy and hamstrings flexibility: A pilot study.

Journal of Hand Therapy05/07/2025Low journal impact

Effectiveness of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization in patients operated for distal radius fracture: A randomized controlled blinded clinical study.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy30/03/2026Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of soft tissue manual therapy in managing chronic plantar fasciitis: a systematic review.

Journal of Athletic TrainingJul 2019Medium journal impact

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization: A Systematic Review and Effect-Size Analysis.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders02/06/2023Medium journal impact

Dynamic soft tissue mobilization versus proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in reducing hamstring muscle tightness in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized control trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2024Medium journal impact

Comparison of the effects of 4-week instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and static stretching on strength, ROM, flexibility, and painthreshold in hamstring muscle shortness.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesJul 2021Medium journal impact

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) versus stretching: A comparison in effectiveness on hip active range of motion, muscle torque and power in people with hamstring tightness.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesJul 2024Medium journal impact

Investigation of the functional and biomechanical effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique in individuals with asymptomatic dynamic knee valgus - Randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation2022Medium journal impact

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Forces Applied by Trained Clinicians During a Simulated Treatment.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationSep 2024Medium journal impact

The Effects of Different Myofascial Release Techniques on Pain, Range of Motion, and Muscle Strength in Athletes With Iliotibial Band Tightness: A Randomized Controlled Study.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders21/02/2021Medium journal impact

Combining targeted instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization applications and neuromuscular exercises can correct forward head posture and improve the functionality of patients with mechanical neck pain: a randomized control study.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative TherapyMar 2026Medium journal impact

Response to comments on "Synergistic effect of dry needling and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial".

Scientific Reports29/12/2025High journal impact

Effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization combined with exercise on knee joint muscle activity during walking in patients with moderate knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics2025Low journal impact

Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Combined With Lidocaine Phonophoresis on Tension-Type Headache: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Frontiers in Medicine17/06/2026Medium journal impact

Therapeutic outcomes of cryotherapy plus Graston Technique on pain and activities of daily living in individuals with knee pain.

Journal of Athletic TrainingOct 2021Medium journal impact

Clinical Practice Patterns Among Health Care Professionals for Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization.

Chiropractic & Manual Therapies29/01/2024Medium journal impact

Is blinding in studies of manual soft tissue mobilisation of the back possible? A feasibility randomised controlled trial with Swiss graduate students.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders26/04/2021Medium journal impact

Correction to: Combining targeted instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization applications and neuromuscular exercises can correct forward head posture and improve the functionality of patients with mechanical neck pain: a randomized control study.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders31/08/2023Medium journal impact

Effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization combined with blood flow restriction training on function, pain and strength of patients with patellofemoral joint pain.

Shoulder and Elbow JournalMar 2024Low journal impact

An evidence-informed rehabilitation management framework for posterior shoulder tightness: A scoping review.

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