Harris LS, Freeman S, Wang YC. Astym® therapy improves FOTO® outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal disorders: an observational study. Ann Transl Med 2019;7(Suppl 7):S251. doi: 10.21037/atm.2019.04.09. To download a PDF of the full text of this study, click here.
Chughtai M, Newman JM, Sultan AA, Samuel LT, Rabin J, Khlopas A, Bhave A, Mont MA. Astym® therapy: a systematic review. Ann Transl Med. 2019 Feb;7(4):70. Doi: 10.21037/atm.2018.11.49. Review. To download a PDF of the full text of this study, click here.
Sevier TL, Stegink-Jansen CW. Astym treatment vs. eccentric exercise for lateral elbow tendinopathy: a randomized controlled clinical trial. PeerJ 2015 3:e967; DOI 10.7717/peerj.967 To download a PDF of the full text of this large, controlled clinical trial, click here.
Kalson NS, Borthwick LA, Mann DA, Deehan DJ, Lewis P, Mann C, Mont MA, Morgan-Jones R, Oussedik S, Williams FM, Toms A, Argenson JN, Bellemans J, Bhave A, Furnes O, Gollwitzer H, Haddad FS, Hofmann S, & Krenn V. International consensus on the definition and classification of fibrosis of the knee joint. Bone Joint J, 2016 98-B(11),1479-1488. Accessed December 14, 2016. To view the abstract of this study, click here.
McGinn T, Chughtai M, Bhave A, Ali O, Mudaliar P, Khlopas A, Harwin SF, Mont MA. Innovative Multi-Modal Physical Therapy Reduces Incidence of Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) in Non-Obese Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty. Surg Technol Int. 2016 Sep 10;XXIX. pii: sti29/764. To view the abstract of this study, click here.
Bhave A, Corcoran J, Cherian JJ, Mont, MA. Astym Therapy for the Management of Recalcitrant Knee Joint Stiffness after Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Long Term Eff Med Implants. 2016 vol. 26(2) pp. 151-159. To view the abstract of this study, click here.
Chughtai M, McGinn T, Bhave A, Khan S, Vashist M, Khlopas A, Mont MA. Innovative Multimodal Physical Therapy Reduces Incidence of Repeat Manipulation under Anesthesia in Post-Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients Who Had an Initial Manipulation under Anesthesia. J Knee Surg. 2016 Sep 21. To view the abstract of this study, click here.
Bhave A, Shabtai L, Woelber E, Apelyan A, Dror P, & Herzenberg JE. Muscle strength and knee range of motion after femoral lengthening. Acta Orthopaedica. 2016 DOI: 10.1080/17453674.2016.1262678. To download a PDF of a full text of this study, click here.
Scheer NA, Alstat LR, Van Zant RS. Astym Therapy Improves Bilateral Hamstring Flexibility and Achilles Tendinopathy in a Child with Cerebral Palsy: A Retrospective Case Report. Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports 2016:9 95-98 doi:10.4137/CCRep.S40623. To download a PDF of the full text of this study, click here.
Miller MM, Ray JM, Van Zant RS. The Effects of Astym Therapy® on a Child With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy. Clin Med Insights Case Rep. 2017 Dec 13;10:1179547617746992. doi: 10.1177/1179547617746992. eCollection 2017. To download a PDF of the full text of this study, click here.
Kivlan BR, Carcia CR, Clemente FR, Phelps AL, Martin RL. The effect of Astym® Therapy on muscle strength: a blinded, randomized, clinically controlled trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2015;16(1):325. To download a PDF of the full text of this large, controlled clinical trial, click here.
Chughtai M, Mont MA, Cherian C, Cherian JJ, Elmallah RDK, Naziri Q, Harwin, SF, Bhave A. A Novel, Nonoperative Treatment Demonstrates Success for Stiff Total Knee Arthroplasty after Failure of Conventional Therapy. J Knee Surg; 2015 Dec 29. [Epub ahead of print] DOI 10.1055/s-0035-1569482. To view the abstract of this study, click here.
Davies CC, Brockopp D, Moe K. Astym therapy improves function and range of motion following mastectomy. Breast cancer: Targets and Therapy 2016:8 39–4. To download a PDF of the full text of this study, click here.
McCormack JR, Underwood FB, Slaven EJ, Cappaert TA. Eccentric Exercise Versus Eccentric Exercise and Soft Tissue Treatment (Astym) in the Management of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Sports Health. 2016 Feb 18. pii: 1941738116631498. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 26893309. To download a PDF of the full text of this study, click here.
Slaven, EJ. The role of Astym® treatment in the management of lateral epicondylosis: A single case research design. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice 2014; 26(1): 44-48.
Tyler A, Slaven E. The Role of the Astym® Process in the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Single-Subject Research Design. Journal of Student Physical Therapy Research. 2013;6(2):1-10.
McCormack JR. The management of mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy with Astym® treatment and eccentric exercise: a case report. The International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2012; 7(6):672-677.
McCormack JR. The management of bilateral high hamstring tendinopathy with Astym® treatment and eccentric exercise: a case report. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 2012; 20(3):142-146.
Slaven EJ, Mathers J. Management of chronic ankle pain using joint mobilization and Astym®treatment: a case report. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 2011;19(2):108-112.
Davies CC, Brockopp DY. Use of Astym® Treatment on Scar Tissue Following Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer: A Pilot Study. Rehabilitation Oncology. 2010;28(3):3-12.
McCrea EC, George SZ. Outcomes following Astym therapy for patients with knee pain: A case series. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice. 2010;22(2):69-74.
Wilson JK, Sevier TL. A review of treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. Disability and Rehabilitation. 2003; 25(3): 113-119.
Kipp D, Wilson JK. Carpal tunnel syndrome: A critical review. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 2001; 13(1): 67-77.
Wilson JK, Sevier TL, Helfst RH, Honing EW, Thomann AL. Comparison of rehabilitation methods in the treatment of patellar tendinitis. Journal of Sports Rehabilitation. 2000; 9(4): 304-314.
Fowler S, Wilson JK, Sevier TL. Innovative approach for the treatment of cumulative trauma disorders. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation. 2000; 15(1): 9-14.
Sevier TL, Helfst RH, Stover SA, Wilson JK. Tendinitis: A critical review. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 2000; 12: 119-130.
Wilson JK, Sevier TL. Methods utilized in treating lateral epicondylitis. Physical Therapy Reviews. 2000; 5: 117-124.
Sevier TL, Helfst RH, Stover SA, Wilson JK. Clinical trends on tendinitis. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation. 2000; 14(2): 123-126.
Henry P, Panwitz B, Wilson JK. Rehabilitation of a post-surgical patella fracture: A case study. Physiotherapy. 2000; 86(3): 139-142.
Sevier TL, Wilson JK. Treating lateral epicondylitis. Sports Medicine. 1999; 28(5): 375-380.
Haller KH, Helfst RH, Wilson JK, Sevier TL. Treatment of chronic elbow pain. Physical Therapy Case Reports. 1999; 2(5): 195-200.
Gehlsen GM, Ganion LR, Helfst RH. Fibroblast responses to variation in soft tissue mobilization pressure. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 1999; 31(4): 531-535.
Baker D, Wilson JK. Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome in a piano teacher. Physical Therapy Case Reports. 1999; 2(2): 73-76.
Davidson CJ, Ganion L, Gehlsen GM, Verhoestra B, Roepke JE, Sevier TL. Rat tendon morphologic and functional changes resulting from soft tissue mobilization. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 1997; 29(3): 313-319.
McUsic T. Earn CRED. Today in PT. March 2013: 12-14.
Hansson M. Astym treatment proves more effective than home exercise for lateral epicondylitis. Orthopedics Today. 2005; 25(11): 69.
Anderson RJ. Pitching in stitches. Training & Conditioning. 2005; 15(3): 15-23.
Bassett J, Nickenig T, Olsen D. Top 5 injuries. Advanced for Directors in Rehabilitation. 2005; 14(5): 37-46.
Boughton B. Wristoration: Alleviating the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome. BioMechanics. 2004; 11(1): 20-27.
Fedorczyk JA. Therapist’s management of elbow tendinitis. In: Mackin EJ, Callahan AD, Skirven TM, Schneider LH, Osterman AL, Hunter JM, eds. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. St. Louis: Mosby: 2002; 1271-1281.
Kleinkort JA. Pain management special interest group: President’s message. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice. 2002; 14(4): 44.
Kleinkort JA. A new approach to chronic pain. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice. 2000; 12(1): 44-46.
Thomann A, Sevier TL, Wilson JK. Treating soft tissue fibrosis: A new rehabilitation technique for the treatment of various soft tissue injuries. Physical Therapy Products. 1999; 10(5): 56-58.
Stover SA. Know your enemy. Not all cases of cumulative trauma disorders are alike. Safety + Health. 1999; 159(6): 86-87.
Stover SA. Suggestions for slaying the two-headed CTD beast. Occupational Medicine Clinical Care Update. 1998; 5(10).
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Sevier TL, Wilson JK, Stover SA, Helfst RH. Therapeutic tools in CTS rehab. CTDNews. 1997; 6(10): 11.
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Howard GM, Radloff M, Sevier TL. Epilepsy and sports participation. Current Sports Medicine Reports. 2004; 3(1): 9-15.
Holmes FC, Hunt JJ, Sevier TL. Renal injury in sport. Current Sports Medicine Reports. 2003; 2: 103-109.
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Roush MB , Sevier TL, Wilson JK, Jenkinson DM, Helfst BH, Gehlsen GM, Bassey AL. Anterior knee pain: A clinical comparison of rehabilitation. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. 2000; 10(1): 22-28.
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