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International Expert Consensus on Instrument-Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization Precautions and Contraindications: A Modified Delphi Study

Scott W. Cheatham,
Russell T. Baker,
M. Terry Loghmani and
Robert Schleip

Healthcare2025, 13(6), 642;https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13060642

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15 March 2025

Background: Instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a popular myofascial intervention used by healthcare professionals. Despite the growing body of research evidence, there is still a gap in understanding what healthcare professionals...

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Do Healthcare Professionals Agree with Delphi Expert Recommendations for Instrument Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization Precautions and Contraindications? An Exploratory Survey

Scott W. Cheatham and
Russell T. Baker

Healthcare2025, 13(21), 2745;https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13212745

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29 October 2025

Background: Instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a popular intervention used for myofascial treatment. Healthcare professionals using IASTM must consider precautions and contraindications prior to administering the intervention. A...

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Acute Effects of Myofascial Release on Foot Mobility and Performance in Basketball Players with Hypomobile Feet—A Randomized Controlled Trial

Nihat Sarıalioğlu

Life2024, 14(11), 1404;https://doi.org/10.3390/life14111404

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31 October 2024

Hypomobility in the foot structure causes functional limitations. These functional limitations affect sportive performance negatively, especially in basketball, where dynamic movements such as jumping and sudden changes in direction are very intense....

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