What is Scraping Technique?

Scraping is a treatment technique using tools which enables clinicians to efficiently locate and treat soft tissue tightness and injury. The scraping instruments help break up these adhesions and restore normal tissue mobility, just like any other form of soft tissue mobilization or deep tissue massage. This technique is used in conjunction with soft tissue work, joint mobilization, and/or therapeutic exercise, thus correcting many musculoskeletal issues that cause pain.

What should be expected from Scraping Technique?

Scraping is performed by a trained physical therapist and is a very safe technique. The treatment itself can be uncomfortable, it is pretty common to experience some discomfort, petechiae, or redness during the treatment and some soreness the day after treatment. In rare cases, some bruising may occur which may last for 24-48 hours.

What are the benefits of Scraping Technique?

Scraping benefits the injury healing process by reducing pain, increasing range of motion, removing tissue adhesions, and swelling reduction.

When would my physical therapy treatment include Scraping Technique?

Your physical therapist will determine if the Scraping Technique is right for you. Common conditions that my benefit from the Scraping Technique are tendonitis and strain/sprain injuries.

Both our Ahwatukee and Ahwatukee Foothills locations have trained physical therapists that can utilize this technique in treating a wide variety of conditions. Contact our office at 480-785-5415 to learn more.