The “she” Randall refers to is Spearfish physical therapist Cathy Sulentic-Morcom and the “tools” – equipment used during an ASTYM treatment.

What should I expect during an Astym treatment? Your physical therapist will use specialized tools to treat the affected area along with other areas that may be leading to impairment and causing pain.

ASTYM. It's what they're doing to my leg -- but this is more just a little love story. Or boyfriend being right, Meg being stubborn. Shocking?

Brooke Erstad and Kameron Ihry Hodem of Apex Physical Therapy and Wellness Center, 550 13th Ave. E., West Fargo, have achieved certification as providers of the ASTYM treatment, a rehab program ...

ASTYM treatment better than home exercise for lateral epicondylitis ASTYM combined with a home exercise program yielded better improvements in pain and function than home exercise alone.

The ASTYM system is a form of advanced soft tissue mobilization, using acrylic tools of various sizes and working in a particular pattern.

From that research, he developed ASTYM tools. The clear handheld tools are used by physical therapists to essentially target and massage away bundles of damaged soft tissue.