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From: Instrument-assisted cross fiber massage increases tissue perfusion and alters microvascular morphology in the vicinity of healing knee ligaments

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Instrument-assisted cross fiber massage (IACFM) intervention. A: The rigid Graston Technique® GT6 tool fabricated from stainless steel has a tapered tip (*) which permits treatment of small structures. B: IACFM of the rodent knee joint medial collateral ligament using the GT6 tool. Arrows indicate the direction of movement/force application perpendicular to the collagen substructure of the ligament.

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BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies

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