Chapter 3: Inhibitory Techniques

Question 1

What are the 4 phases in the Corrective Exercise Continuum?

Answer 1

Inhibit
Lengthen
Activate
Integrate

Question 2

Which of the following concepts states that soft tissue will model along the lines of stress?

Answer 2

Davis Law

Question 3

Pressure and Density determines the pressure exerted with what myofascial tool?

Answer 3

Foam roller for Myofascial rolling

Question 4

Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of self-myofascial rolling?

1. Older adults
2. Pregnancy
3. Osteoporosis
4. Scoliosis

Answer 4

3. Osteoporosis

Question 5

How long should a user hold on an uncomfortable spot when applying self-myofascial rolling?

Answer 5

30-60 seconds

Question 6

What type of myofascial intervention is Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization?

Answer 6

It is a specialized technique that uses instruments to provide a mobilizing effect on the myofascia.

Question 7

What are the 2 “key” points fo Myofascial Rolling?

Answer 7

1. Reduce overall tension

2. Introduce Tissue movement

Question 8

Acute Training Variables for Self-Myofascial Rolling?
Frequency:
Sets:
Repetitions:
Durations:

Answer 8

Frequency: daily
Sets: 1
Repetitions: Hold areas of discomfort for 30 to 60 seconds, perform four to six repetitions of active movement
Durations: 5 to 10 minutes total time; 90 to 120 seconds per muscle group

Question 9

What is a common compensation when using the myofascial roller in a prone position?

Answer 9

Excessive arch of lumbar spine

Question 10

What are the common neurophysiological mechanisms of myofascial rolling that result in decreased pain?

Answer 10

Roller pressure may modulate pain through stimulation of muscle and cutaneous receptors, afferent central nociceptive pathways (gate theory of pain), and descending antinociceptive pathways (diffuse noxious inhibitory control)