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ASTYM®

Certified ASTYM® providers are available at Preferred Physical Therapy!

Astym treatment is the regenerative medicine of therapy and is designed to restore soft tissues at a cellular level. It regenerates healthy soft tissues (muscles, tendons, etc.), and removes unwanted scar tissue that may be causing pain or movement restrictions. Astym therapy has helped countless people by restoring their movement, getting rid of their pain, and giving them back their lives.

Astym therapy is so effective because it was scientifically developed to target the actual cause of pain rather than just the symptoms. Years of scientific and clinical research conducted at leading universities and hospital systems resulted in Astym treatment, which now routinely resolves injuries that were previously thought to be permanent. Astym treatment is unmatched in its ability to resolve tendinopathies, scar tissue problems, and other soft tissue dysfunctions.

Commonly Treated Conditions Include:

  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Ankle sprain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • DeQuervain's tenosynovitis
  • Golfer's elbow
  • Groin sprain/strain
  • Hamstring strain
  • Impingement/tendinopathy of the rotator cuff
  • IT band syndrome
  • Joint contractures
  • Jumper's knee
  • Overuse injuries
  • Pain or loss of motion following surgery or trauma
  • Plantar fasciopathy/heel spurs
  • Scar tissue/adhesions
  • Shin splints
  • Tennis elbow
  • Thumb/finger sprain
  • Wrist sprain

Will my insurance pay for ASTYM?

If your insurance plan includes physical and occupational therapy, then ASTYM should be covered. If your plan does not include physical and occupational therapy, then you should talk to your therapist about other options.

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ASTYM® Treatment Locations

Gladstone

101 Northwest Englewood Road #110
Gladstone, MO 64118
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Kansas City, MO

373 W 101st Terrace #220
Kansas City, MO 64114
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Lansing

712 1st Terrace #103
Lansing, KS 66043-1735
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Lenexa

8550 Marshall Dr # 210
Lenexa, KS 66214
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State Ave

8437 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66112
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Legends

2040 Hutton Road
Suite 104
Kansas City, KS 66109
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    2. You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
    5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.
  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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