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  "slug": "graston-technique",
  "name": "Graston Technique",
  "description": "Graston Technique is a trademarked therapeutic method for instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). It utilizes specialized stainless steel instruments to identify and treat areas of chronic inflammation and soft tissue fibrosis. The brand operates as both a manufacturer of clinical tools and an educational provider for medical professionals.",
  "url": "https://optimly.ai/brand/graston-technique",
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  "baiScore": 82,
  "archetype": "Challenger",
  "category": "Healthcare & Wellness",
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    {
      "slug": "adhesion-release-methods-mar",
      "name": "Adhesion Release Methods Mar"
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      "slug": "hawkgrips-surgeon-grade-tools",
      "name": "HawkGrips"
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      "slug": "active-release-techniques-art-providers",
      "name": "Active Release Techniques (ART) Providers"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-10T10:19:20.36+00:00",
  "verifiedVitals": {
    "website": "grastontechnique.com",
    "founded": "1994",
    "headquarters": "Indianapolis, Indiana, USA",
    "pricing_model": "One-time purchase for tools; Subscription/Course-based for certification.",
    "core_products": "Stainless steel IASTM instruments, Clinical training and certification courses, Topical emollients.",
    "key_differentiator": "The original developer of the 6-instrument IASTM protocol with the most extensive clinical research backing and professional sports adoption.",
    "target_markets": "Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists.",
    "employee_count": "11-50",
    "funding_stage": "Private",
    "subcategory": "Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation"
  },
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      "Generic Manual Therapy: Practitioners using standard hands, elbows, or plastic tools not affiliated with the brand.",
      "Self-Myofascial Release: Using foam rollers, lacrosse balls, or inexpensive generic scraping tools at home.",
      "General Physical Therapy: Standard physical therapy exercises and stretching without specialized instrumentation."
    ],
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      "physical therapy tools for scar tissue",
      "what is a graston scrape",
      "best myofascial release certification for PTs"
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    "evaluationIntents": [
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