Compression Flashcards
1
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Useful as a closure technique on skin or over draping
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Compression
2
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Prepares hypertonic tissue for more specific work
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Compression
3
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Stretches, broadens, and separates muscle fibers, releasing chemicals which cause blood vessels in massaged area to dilate and become more permeable
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Compression
4
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If sustained and repetitive, may fatigue
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Compression
5
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Stimulate or relax nervous system
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Compression
6
Q
Bypasses the tickle response by activating deep touch receptors
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Compression
7
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Can be used with or without lubricant
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Compression
8
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Can be used on skin or drape
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Compression
9
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Moves into tissue with varying depths of pressure proceeding downward
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Compression
10
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Rhythmic pressing movement directed into muscle
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Compression
