In past blogs we have discussed different techniques and uses for soft tissue care and why it is important. I was thinking having an idea of what each of these instruments actually look like may be helpful as well.

Tennis ball- mostly used for at home soft tissue care.

Tape- there is one whole blog on this, but to recap. In this office kinesiology tape & biomechanical tape is most frequently used.

Resistance bands- used for at home care and activities for continued development.

IASTM & Cupping- there is also a blog published on this awhile ago. This is used mostly in the office and the different instruments I use include a few different stainless steel options that I use for Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) as well as either some silicone or plastic cups for cupping. The IASTM provides more of a compression as where the cupping creates more of a pulling or suction to the targeted underlying soft tissue.

What are some of your favorites?