GTS Study Guide 2026

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GTS exam key facts

  • The Graston Technique Specialist Exam consists of 20 questions that test Graston Technique therapy knowledge. Source
  • An 80% score is required to pass the Graston Technique Specialist Exam. Source
  • The Graston Technique Specialist Credential Exam costs $99. Source
  • The Graston Technique Specialist credential is valid for two years from the last credentialing date. Source
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📋 GTS Exam Format at a Glance

50
Questions
60 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score

📚 GTS Topics to Study (30)

✍️ Sample GTS Questions & Answers

1. A clinician wants to treat a tendon while it is under tension to better reach restricted tissue. Which positioning strategy fits this goal?
✓ Put the tissue in a lengthened or functional position during treatment

Treating tissue in a lengthened or functional position helps reveal and address restrictions.

2. Why is patient safety a key concern in clinical practice?
✓ To reduce harm and improve outcomes

Patient safety is paramount in clinical practice because it directly impacts the well-being and recovery of individuals receiving care. Prioritizing safety protocols and practices minimizes the risk of adverse events, medical errors, and complications. Ultimately, this leads to better health outcomes and a higher quality of care for all patients.

3. Which factor BEST indicates mastery of injury prevention & recovery in Graston Technique Specialist?
✓ The ability to adapt knowledge and skills to varying contexts while maintaining standards

True mastery is demonstrated by the ability to apply knowledge flexibly across different contexts while consistently maintaining quality standards.

4. What is an affirmation in a patient-coaching context?
✓ Recognizing the patient's strengths, efforts, or values

Affirmations recognize real effort or strengths, which builds rapport and self-efficacy.

5. How does the Graston Technique help in recovery?
✓ By breaking down scar tissue

The Graston Technique aids in recovery by using specialized instruments to detect and break down adhesions and scar tissue that can form after injury or repetitive stress. This process helps to reorganize collagen fibers, promote healing, and restore normal tissue function. By reducing these restrictions, it improves flexibility and reduces pain.

6. Which finding at the initial evaluation would make the clinician defer Graston treatment over the area?
✓ An unhealed fracture at the treatment site

An unhealed fracture is a contraindication to instrument-assisted soft tissue treatment over that site.

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