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Therapies » Physiotheraphy » Passive Stretching of Soft Tissues


In soft tissues after any injury immediate repair takes place by formation of fibrous tissue (scar). This scar has an inherent property of contracture and tends to bind tissues together. When this scar tissue forms in fascia, muscles and ligaments it limits the function of tissue because of its lower elasticity. It hurts when the scar tissue is stretched beyond a limit. Early ambulation is essential after injury to ensure that scar tissue is laid down in the correct plane of movement. Despite all these precautions, nerve entrapment happens in scar tissue. Passive stretching of soft tissues is most often done for frozen shoulder, early osteoarthritis, sprain and other conditions. Passive stretching is designed to lengthen shortened scar tissue, complement massage and joint mobilization.

 
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