Description
HawkGrips HG8 Scanner is the assessment instrument of the line, built to sweep broad surface areas and report back where the restrictions are. Clinicians run it first, map the tissue, and only then reach for a treatment edge, which is exactly the workflow HawkGrips designed it for.
- Convex Treatment Edge – The rounded edge glides across broad areas and telegraphs tissue texture back to the clinician's hands during scanning strokes.
- Surgical Stainless Steel – The non-porous steel body sterilizes between patients, keeping shared-room hygiene simple.
- Cross-Hatch Grip – The hatched grip keeps the long body stable and reduces strain while scanning broad areas.
HG8 Scanner for Assessment Before Treatment
Every good treatment plan starts with a map, and this 9 inch scanner draws it. The convex edge travels across the back, thigh and calf, turning subtle density changes in scar tissue into clear tactile feedback. Clinicians use that feedback to decide where focused instruments should go and how much pressure the tissue will accept. The same edge doubles for broad treatment strokes once the map is made, so the scanner rarely leaves the cart. Its surgical-grade steel body is made in the USA and sterilizes between patients. One jar of emollient is included.
Features and Benefits
Treatment Edges
- Convex Scanning Edge – The rounded edge is shaped for scanning and treatment of broader surface areas, returning clear tactile feedback on tissue quality.
- Cross-Hatch Grip Design – A cross-hatched handle improves grip security and cuts the strain scanning strokes put on the clinician's hand.
Clinical Hygiene and Build
- Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel – Because the surface is non-porous steel, it can be cleaned and sterilized repeatedly with no patient-to-patient transfer concern.
- Made in the USA – HawkGrips makes it in the United States under its own quality control.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Dimensions: 9 in x 1.25 in x 0.5 in (22.9 cm x 3.2 cm x 1.3 cm)
In the Box and Packaging
- Includes: One instrument and one jar of emollient
- Packaging: Sold individually, each
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Why Choose This Instrument
Treating blind wastes sessions, and this scanner exists to prevent that. HawkGrips gives it a convex edge tuned for tactile feedback, a 9 inch span for broad areas, and a sterilizable surgical steel body made in the USA. It is the instrument that tells the rest of the set where to work.
- Built to Assess First – The convex edge is tuned to reveal restrictions across broad areas before focused treatment begins.
- Sterilizable Steel Build – Repeated sterilization is routine for surgical steel, which keeps the Scanner clinic-ready every day.
- Grip That Holds – The cross-hatched handle stays secure under emollient, keeping scanning strokes smooth and even.
- Ready Out of the Box – An included emollient jar lets the Scanner go to work in its first assessment session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HG8 used for?
It scans broad surface areas to detect soft tissue restrictions and also handles broad treatment strokes. Most clinicians run it first to map tissue before choosing a focused instrument.
What is it made from?
The Scanner is machined from surgical-grade stainless steel in the USA. Its surface cleans up fully between patients and tolerates sterilization whenever the schedule requires it.
What size is the HG8?
The instrument measures 9 in x 1.25 in x 0.5 in. The length spans the back, thigh and calf in efficient passes.
Is emollient included?
Yes, a jar of HawkGrips emollient is included with the Scanner. Carrying cases and refill emollient are available on their own.
Who uses the Scanner?
Physical therapists, athletic trainers and chiropractors use it as the assessment step of an IASTM session. It is included in the Gold, Silver, Platinum and Introductory sets.
