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Discover how Graston Technique instruments and trainings help you deliver faster, more precise soft-tissue mobilization.

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Our Short Courses – a curated series of webinars designed to not only inform but also transform your understanding of soft tissue therapy.

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Training, Your Way:Flexible Training for Busy Clinicians

Tailored CEU Pathways for Today’s Clinicians

At Graston Technique, every clinician’s schedule and learning style is unique. That’s why we offer three CEU delivery modes—Self-Paced, Virtual, and In-Person—so you can advance your skills around your clinic hours, collaborate live with experts, or get hands-on feedback.

Key Benefits:

  • Ultimate Flexibility: Choose when and where you study.

  • Expert Guidance: Learn from master instructors, online or face-to-face.

  • Real-World Practice: Practice techniques on authentic case models.

  • Immediate CEUs: Earn credits as you complete modules or workshops.

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Self-Paced Graston Training

On-Demand Flexibility
Access our complete library of expert video lessons, quizzes, and downloadable resources—anytime, anywhere.

  • 24/7 access to every module

  • Interactive quizzes to reinforce key concepts

  • Downloadable slides & quick-reference guides

  • Certificate of completion emailed immediately

Virtual Online Graston Training


Live, Instructor-Led Training
Join small online cohorts for real-time demos, hands-on practice, and live Q&A with a master instructor.

  • Scheduled sessions you can plan around

  • Multi-camera setups for close-up technique views

  • Breakout rooms for guided skill practice

  • Earn CEUs in a collaborative, interactive environment

In-Person Graston Training


Hands-On Workshops
Step into one of our dedicated training centers for immersive, face-to-face instruction and peer networking.

  • Multi-day sessions with low instructor-to-student ratios

  • Live instrument practice on authentic case models

  • Immediate, personalized feedback to perfect your technique

  • Networking opportunities with fellow clinicians

CEU Short Courses

Welcome to our Short Courses – a curated series of webinars designed to not only inform but also transform your understanding of soft tissue therapy. As we constantly evolve in the world of health and wellness, staying updated is not just an option but a necessity. Here’s how our Educational Short Courses can serve as your compass in this ever-expanding universe of knowledge.

Earn CEUs On-Demand

with over 60 courses to choose from

Streamline your license renewal with GTU Shorts: choose from over 60 expert-led, one-hour modules you can access anytime, anywhere. Watch concise video lectures, complete a quick quiz, and instantly download your CEU certificate—no travel, no scheduling conflicts. Whether you’re at home, in the clinic, or on the go, our mobile-friendly courses fit seamlessly into your busy life. Take the next step in your professional development today.

Chronic Neck and Back Pain

What It Is:
Ongoing pain caused by soft tissue injuries, postural imbalances, or repetitive strain.
How GT Helps:
By addressing muscle imbalances and soft tissue restrictions, Graston Technique alleviates pain and improves posture and movement patterns.

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Shoulder Injuries

Examples: Rotator Cuff Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)

How GT Helps:
GT instruments help break up adhesions and scar tissue in the shoulder area, increasing range of motion and reducing pain during movement.

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Tendinopathies

Examples: Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis), Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis), Achilles Tendinitis

How GT Helps:
Graston Technique uses specialized instruments to break down scar tissue, stimulate collagen synthesis, and reduce inflammation, accelerating recovery from chronic and acute tendinopathies.

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)

What It Is:
Pain around the kneecap often caused by overuse or misalignment.

How GT Helps:
Graston Technique reduces inflammation and promotes tissue healing, enabling athletes to return to their activities faster.

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Tendinopathies

Examples: Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis), Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis), Achilles Tendinitis

How GT Helps:
Graston Technique uses specialized instruments to break down scar tissue, stimulate collagen synthesis, and reduce inflammation, accelerating recovery from chronic and acute tendinopathies.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

What It Is:
A condition caused by compression of the median nerve, leading to pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and wrist.

How GT Helps:
GT tools can reduce soft tissue restrictions and inflammation around the carpal tunnel, improving nerve function and reducing symptoms.

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Plantar Fascitis

What It Is:
A painful condition caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, the tissue connecting the heel to the toes.

How GT Helps:
Graston Technique helps improve blood flow, reduce scar tissue, and restore mobility, alleviating pain in the heel and arch of the foot.

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Trigger Finger

What It Is:
A condition where a finger gets stuck in a bent position due to inflammation in the tendon sheath.

How GT Helps:
Graston Technique improves flexibility and reduces inflammation in the affected tendon, restoring smooth finger movement.

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IT Band Syndrome (Iliotibial Band Syndrome)

What It Is:
Pain along the outer thigh caused by friction or overuse of the IT band.

How GT Helps:
GT tools release tension in the IT band and surrounding tissues, reducing pain and preventing future injuries.

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The Importance of Proper Training and Authentic Graston Technique® Instruments

The Importance of Proper Training in Graston Technique®

Graston Technique® (GT) instruments are designed to enhance treatment outcomes, their effectiveness depends on proper clinician training. Without the necessary education and hands-on experience, clinicians risk ineffective treatment, patient discomfort, and potential injury. To ensure that GT is used safely and effectively, Graston Technique® provides formal training programs that equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to maximize patient benefits and achieve superior clinical results.

Why Training Matters

While the instruments themselves are an essential component of Graston Technique®, the true effectiveness of treatment depends on proper training and application. Without the appropriate education, there is a risk of misusing the instruments, which could lead to:

 

  • Ineffective Treatment – Without proper technique, clinicians may fail to achieve the desired therapeutic effects, leading to suboptimal patient outcomes.
  • Increased Patient Discomfort or Injury – Improper pressure, technique, or instrument choice can cause excessive bruising, inflammation, or discomfort.
  • Legal and Ethical Concerns – Using GT instruments without training may result in liability issues and could violate professional licensing regulations.

    The Risks of Counterfeit or Improper Instruments

    Not all IASTM instruments are created equal. Some manufacturers produce counterfeit or low-quality tools that lack the precision, weight, and material properties of authentic Graston Technique® instruments.

    Using non-authentic instruments can:

     

    • Reduce Clinical Effectiveness – Inferior materials and poorly designed edges fail to provide the same level of tissue feedback and treatment results.
    • Compromise Patient Safety – Poor-quality instruments can cause excessive tissue damage or discomfort due to improper edge contours.
    • Invalidate Certification and Training – Only clinicians who use authentic Graston Technique® instruments are recognized as Certified GT Providers and can confidently offer the technique as part of their practice.

    What Clinicians Are SayingReal Results, Real Stories

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    Great course and instruction. This course has put me on track to make a huge difference for my patients.

    5
    Dwight Brown
    DPT
    Forever Fit Physical Therapy & Wellness
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    I am a very experienced Physical Therapist. Graston Technique® Is Simply A ‘slam Dunk’ Intervention. Restoring range of motion post-op; ridding athletes of chronic, nagging injuries; mobilizing scars; treating acute athletic injuries before they become chronic; and curing patients of chronic neural tingling is easy and fast.

    The Graston Technique® instruments allow me to easily detect and treat soft tissue lesions that even well-trained hands cannot. I love this technique–and will use it for the rest of my career. (I have already started getting all of my therapists trained in the Graston Technique®, because I consider it a skill every excellent Orthopedic Physical Therapist must have.)

    5
    Terri Bechtel-Greenberg
    PT, DPT, OCS, MTC
    Bechtel Physical Therapy
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    Graston Technique® allows me to place my athletes in their sport-specific positions in order to precisely isolate and release soft tissue restrictions that are interfering with their optimal movement patterns. It has been a key factor in returning both my professional and recreational athletes to the top of their game, be it track & field, golf, triathlons, or ultra running.

    5
    Robyn Pester
    MS, PT, ATC, CSCS
    Robyn Pester Physical Therapy, Inc.
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    In my nearly thirty years of physical therapy practice, I have frequently been presented with devices that claimed to enhance my hands in applying manual techniques. As I developed my own palpation skills I thought that nothing could feel more than my hands. This is something I had often heard from other physical therapists as well.

    When I attended Graston Technique® Essential training, I quickly found out that the description of the instruments and technique was accurate. The resonance of the instruments was most striking to me. I was able to locate soft tissue restrictions quickly and with precision. As good as I thought my palpation skills were, the Graston Technique® enhanced them and now I am able to help patients achieve goals in less time with less energy. The design of the instruments helps me to isolate the treatment of soft tissue lesions and progress to appropriate exercise programs. I benefited from interaction with other clinicians in discussing disease processes, dysfunction and rehabilitation protocols by completing Advanced training.

    I feel that I have optimized my use of the Graston Technique®. And I am proud to say that twelve of my co-workers are now GT Certified. It is a very effective tool in my treatment of failed back syndrome, total joint replacement and foot problems. The Graston Technique® is a well-designed concept that is easily applied to evolving connective tissue research and leads to very good outcomes.

    5
    Gregory Kelly
    PT
    Oleander Rehabilitation Center-New Hanover Regional Medical Center
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    Enjoyed the training! I can’t wait to take what I learned back and use it on my athletes.

    5
    Ryan McMahon
    MS, ATC
    Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
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    A great course to take and invest in. A lot of the things taught can be used immediately in the athletic training room.

    5
    Kara Bremer
    MS, LAT, ATC
    Ferris State University
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    The Graston Technique® has been an excellent component to incorporate in our treatment plans. The dynamic component allows you to treat your athletes in a functional sports specific position to realistically treat their restrictions.

    5
    Erin Jordan
    MS, ATC
    Georgia Southern University
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    I have been treating patients with Graston Technique® since 2008 and it has yielded positive results in a variety of pathologies! I just became one of the proud new owners of Dynamic Physical Therapy in Charleston, WV, and we treat patients and athletes with GT daily to supplement their treatment plans. It is a staple in our clinic.

    5
    Derek Raynes
    MS, ATC, PES
    Dynamic Physical Therapy
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    The Graston Technique® has been an instrumental tool in my treatments for the baseball athletes I work with on a daily basis. It has not only been useful in rehabilitation of injuries but also in helping athletes with enhancing their overall athletic performance. As we know soft tissue restrictions play an enormous role in movement pattern dysfunctions. Having the Graston Technique® in hand to help reduce these restrictions gives me an added advantage to combat these faulty patterns and get my athletes back to where they can perform at a high level of competition and possibly prevent overuse injuries.

    5
    Ryan McMahon
    MS, ATC, NASM-PES
    Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital