Meet Joy Casper Our Graston Technique® Specialists
Joy Casper, PT, DPT, ATC Joy Casper has worked in a sports medicine/orthopaedic facility for over 16 years in the Chicagoland area. Joy’s background in gymnastics had guided her to pursuing a career in a sports related environment. She received her athletic training degree in 1996 from Valparaiso University where she worked with Division I athletes. In 1999, she graduated from Midwestern University with a Master’s in physical therapy. Joy’s passion for manual therapy led her to achieve a transitional doctoral degree from University of St. Augustine in 2010 with a concentration in manual therapy. She enjoys working with all age groups in orthopaedics. In addition to sports medicine and orthopaedics, Joy has training in lymphedema management. In her free time, Joy loves spending time with her 4 children and is an avid runner.
Graston Technique ® Gets Results
Soft tissue injuries can be debilitating and frustrating. Graston Technique® (GT) is successful in effectively treating all soft tissue conditions, whether they are chronic, acute or post surgical. GT can help you enjoy life again. Our unique technique and instruments enable physical and occupational therapists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, and hand therapists to address scar tissue and fascial restrictions during rehabilitation and to administer effective range of motion maintenance programs. The non-invasive technique uses specially designed stainless steel instruments to help the clinician identify and treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. GT allows a clinician to get as deep into the tissue as necessary to invoke change, yet be sensitive to patient pain and tolerance. As the instruments are moved over the affected area and come in contact with the adhesions, they help break up scar tissue and fascial restrictions. In time, this process will reduce or eliminate the adhered fibers, restoring range of motion and eliminating the associated pain. It will help transform your soft tissue injury into healthy functioning tissue. Graston Technique® Advantages While clinicians have choices in the marketplace, a GT-trained clinician
has made a career investment in the best soft-tissue mobilization technique available. GT’s commitment to very high educational standards ensures you will receive the best treatment possible. Graston Technique® • Decreases overall time of treatment • Fosters faster rehabilitation/recovery • Reduces need for anti-inflammatory medication • Resolves chronic conditions thought to be permanent Obviously, treating a soft-tissue injury can,attimes,beuncomfortable.However, the use of GT instruments allows the clinician to better administer the level of pressure applied. While bruising is not the intent, soreness can occur during treatment. GT clinicians are trained to recognize these symptoms and adjust treatment intensity to minimize their occurrence, while realizing the benefits of the technique. GT does not need to be considered “painful” to be effective. Please inform your clinician if you are experiencing discomfort anytime during treatment. Patients usually receive two treatments per week during a four-to-five week period. Most patients have a positive response by the third to fourth treatment. Graston Technique® is accepted nationwide by elite athletes and everyday patients, as one of the most effective
treatments for rehabilitation and range of motion maintenance, especially when combined with other treatment modalities such as exercise. Contact your health care provider today or locate one here to find out if you can benefit from GT. Clinical Applications Graston Technique® is clinically proven to achieve faster and better patient outcomes in treating the following:
• Achilles Tendinosis/itis • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Cervical Sprain/Strain (Neck Pain) • Fibromyalgia • Lateral Epicondylosis/itis (Tennis Elbow) • Lumbar Sprain/Strain (Back Pain) • Medial Epicondylosis/itis (Golfer’s Elbow) • Patellofemoral Disorders (Knee Pain) • Plantar Fasciitis (Foot Pain) • Rotator Cuff Tendinosis/ itis (Shoulder Pain) • Scar Tissue • Shin Splints • Trigger Finger • Women’s Health (Post- Mastectomy and Caesarean Scarring)
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