There are two tests for elevated C-reactive protein. One can show a non-specific elevation of CRP that occurs with general inflammatory changes in the body; the other test is hs-CRP-highly sensitive CRP-which is a measure of inflammation in blood vessels.
Mobilization (soft tissue mobilization) Mobilization is a type of manual therapy, or hands on physical therapy usually practiced by chiropractors and physical therapists. The term mobilization deals with the manipulation of soft tissue encapsulating a joint, called fascia, and muscles over joints that have restricted range of motion. Fascia, muscles, and ligaments may tighten after an injury.
The Graston Technique is a form of manual therapy known as soft-tissue instrument-assisted mobilization. It is one of a number of manual therapy approaches that uses instruments with a specialized form of massage/scraping the skin gently.The therapy is designed to help the practitioner identify areas of restriction and attempt to break up scar tissue. Reducing restrictions by stretching connective tissue in an attempt to rearrange the structure of the soft tissue being treated (e.g., muscle, fascia, tendons, ligaments). 2  See Myofascial Therapy for the Treatment of Acute and Chronic Pain.