Massage Techniques and Application Flashcards
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Myofascial release technique focuses primarily on:
Answer: Releasing restrictions in the fascial connective tissue system
Myofascial release targets the fascial network, applying sustained, low-load stretching to release fascial restrictions that contribute to pain and dysfunction.
Which massage stroke is typically used at both the beginning and the end of a massage session?
Answer: Effleurage
Effleurage is used at the start of a session to warm up the tissues and assess the client, and at the end to soothe the area and facilitate the transition out of massage.
In a traditional Swedish massage, what is the generally accepted sequence of strokes applied to a body region?
Answer: Effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement
Swedish massage traditionally progresses from superficial to deep: effleurage warms the tissue, petrissage works the muscle, friction addresses deeper layers, and tapotement stimulates before finishing with effleurage.
Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is primarily focused on:
Answer: Identifying and treating trigger points, nerve entrapments, and postural imbalances
Neuromuscular therapy is a systematic approach to identifying and treating soft tissue dysfunction, including trigger points, nerve compression, postural imbalances, and ischemia.
Which massage technique is specifically indicated as a primary treatment approach for edema reduction?
Answer: Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)
Manual lymphatic drainage uses very light, rhythmic strokes in specific sequences to stimulate the lymphatic vessels and redirect excess interstitial fluid, making it the primary approach for reducing edema.
Compression massage involves:
Answer: Rhythmically pressing and releasing pressure directly into muscle tissue
Compression involves applying rhythmic, downward pressure directly into the muscle belly, which increases circulation, softens tissue, and prepares muscles for deeper work.
The primary physiological effect of friction techniques in massage is to:
Answer: Produce therapeutic heat and soften adhesions in deeper tissue layers
Friction generates heat in the tissue through mechanical action, which softens adhesions and scar tissue, making it particularly effective for rehabilitating chronic soft tissue injuries.