The strigil

Author Diana Popova-Dobreva

Added by Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"

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Year of publication: 2025

Title information: a prototype of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization for the prevention and reatment of soft tissue dysfunctions

Parallel title: Стригилата : прототип на инструментално подпомагана мобилизация на меките тъкани за превенция и лечение на дисфункции на меките тъкани

Article source: Научни известия "Наследство БГ"

Article pages: 46-53

Volume / issue: 8

ISSN (print): 2815-3138

ISSN (online): 2815-3316

DOI: https://doi.org/10.58894/AR-HBg.2025.8.46-53

Copyright: IN COPYRIGHT

APA citation: Popova-Dobreva, D. (2025) The strigil: a prototype of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization for the prevention and reatment of soft tissue dysfunctions, Научни известия "Наследство БГ", 46-53

Harvard citation: Popova-Dobreva, D. (2025) The strigil, Научни известия "Наследство БГ", с. 46-53

The strigil is an ancient tool used in our lands for cosmetic, hygienic, and medical purposes. It is usually made of metal and features a curved, flat blade, often used with oils to cleanse the skin. This article examines the strigil as a potential prototype for Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). This therapeutic technique utilizes specialized tools to detect and treat soft tissue dysfunctions, including scar tissue and adhesions. IASTM aims to enhance mobility, alleviate pain, and stimulate the body’s natural tissue repair processes. The medical database PubMed contains 135 studies related to IASTM. This article reviews the available research, which we have organized into the following areas: the efficacy of IASTM (a systematic review), its application in athletes, therapeutic effectiveness, and effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Musculoskeletal Propertie