Graston Technique

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What is GRASTON Technique (GT)?

Graston Technique® is a unique and proven form of ‘instrument-assisted’ soft tissue mobilization (IASTM).  This means that it focuses on releasing and improving the mobility of skin, fat, ‘fascia’, muscle and other soft tissues around the body.  The result? Less pain, better flexibility and even changes in strength because the soft tissue is more free to move.  

Graston Technique (GT) uses a unique protocol that is specially designed utilizing stainless steel tools.  These tools combined with exercises, patient education, and other treatment approaches, can maximize recovery.  This technique can help in areas where a persons soft tissue is stiffening (fibrosis) or regularly swollen (chronic inflammation). The GT tools are also used to help improve and maintain joint range of motion.

Dr. Nicole Thornicroft using Graston Technique on Tennis Elbow

Why use Graston Technique?

GRASTON technique being provided by Chiropractor to Neck

Originally developed by athletes, Graston Technique® is used by more than 31,500 clinicians worldwide – including physical and occupational therapists, hand therapists, chiropractors, and athletic trainers. For patients, GT has been proven to:

  • Decrease overall time of treatment
  • Foster faster rehabilitation/recovery
  • Reduce the need for anti-inflammatory medication
  • Resolve chronic conditions thought to be permanent
  • Provide an efficient way to maintain optimal range of motion

What kinds of injuries can Graston Technique help?

Soft tissue injuries can be debilitating and frustrating. Graston Technique® (GT) therapy is successful in effectively treating all soft tissue conditions, whether they are chronic, acute or post- surgical. GT therapy can help you enjoy life again.

Our unique technique and instruments enable the treatment of scar tissue and fascial restrictions during rehabilitation that allows for faster rehabilitation and with greater success when the goal is restoring range of motion, eliminating pain, and restoring normal function.

Graston Technique® is clinically proven to achieve faster and better patient outcomes in treating the following:

  • Achilles Tendinosis/itis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Wrist Pain)
  • Cervical Sprain/Strain (Neck Pain)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Lateral Epicondylosis/itis (Tennis Elbow)
  • Lumbar Sprain/Strain (Back Pain)
  • Medial Epicondylosis/itis (Golfer’s Elbow)
  • Patellofemoral Disorders (Knee Pain)
  • Plantar Fasciitis (Foot Pain)
  • Rotator Cuff Tendinosis/itis (Shoulder Pain)
  • Scar Tissue
  • Shin Splints
  • Trigger Finger
  • Women’s Health (Post-Mastectomy and Caesarean Scarring)
Nicole Thornicroft utilizing Graston on a Hamstring strain

Who Provides Graston Technique at Pro Function?

Dr. Nicole Thornicroft is one of only two practitioners in the London area trained in Graston Technique®.

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Brooke Edwardson

MPT, B.Sc Kin

Physiotherapist London Ontario
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
Sports Injuries Physiotherapy
Post Surgical Rehab
Sports Team On-Field Medicine

Choose Brooke for:
• Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball and Running Injuries
• Industrial / Physically Demanding Jobs + Injuries
• Spinal, Hip and Knee Injuries
• Pre- and Post- Surgical Cases (eg. ACL Recovery after Surgery)
• Strength and Conditioning
• Sports Team Medical Coverage; Tournaments, Travel, Seasonal

Brooke Edwardson

MPT, B.Sc Kin

Physiotherapist London Ontario
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
Sports Injuries Physiotherapy
Post Surgical Rehab
Sports Team On-Field Medicine

Choose Brooke for:
• Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball and Running Injuries
• Industrial / Physically Demanding Jobs + Injuries
• Spinal, Hip and Knee Injuries
• Pre- and Post- Surgical Cases (eg. ACL Recovery after Surgery)
• Strength and Conditioning
• Sports Team Medical Coverage; Tournaments, Travel, Seasonal

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If you’re an athlete, at any level, you’ll want to meet Brooke! Brooke Edwardson’s resume and skill with athletes is not only impressive, but it just keeps getting bigger and better.  Having graduated with a Masters of Physiotherapy from Western University, Brooke knew without question that she wanted to work with top athletes – and she wasted no time making her mark. 

Brooke currently see’s patients inside Pro Function’s 40,000 sq ft facility which allows her to really engage and challenge with her patients in their chosen activity/sport. She also engages athletes outside the clinic.  Currently, Brooke sits as head of the medical team and lead physiotherapist for the FC London Soccer club and she has been a member of the medical support staff at our national Canada games.   She even volunteers her time and skills annually to a number of sport charity events. 


Now that might be enough for some, but not for Brooke. 

Brooke really is passionate about growing and sharing her knowledge with others.  Knowing that, it’s really no surprise that Brooke has been accepted to a unique, one-of-a-kind Masters program that specializes in Sports Medicine here in London at Western University.  In this program Brooke will collaborate with other sports Physiotherapist, Athletic Therapists, Sports Medicine Physicians, and Surgeons.   She’ll also gain an opportunity to complete her research study with Soccer Canada and gain experience with top-tier athletes from the NBA and the NHL. 

From growing up playing competitive soccer to working alongside Varsity athletes at Western University, to working at Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, Brooke’s resume speaks for itself. 

Outside of the clinic, Brooke loves finding creative ways to stay active and is up for the challenge of trying out a new sport or skill.  She enjoys running, hiking, water sports, and of course soccer!  She also loves to travel and spend time with family and friends.