cross fiber friction theory and technique

Question 1

definition of CFF

Answer 1

a back and forth movement across the fibers using consistent pressure in both directions of the sweet

Question 2

intention of CFF

Answer 2

spread out or separate the soft tissue fibers or adhesions from each other

Question 3

what type of tissue does CFF address most effectively

Answer 3

areas the feel “too stuck together”
- thick, matted, dense

Question 4

what creates thick, matted, dense tissue?

Answer 4

injury/trauma
overuse/overload
compensation/adaptation

Question 5

effects of CFF

Answer 5

increased:
ROM
circulation
lymph flow
strength/endurance

Decreased:
symptomology, compensation, chance of re-injury

Question 6

tenosynovitis

Answer 6

inflamed tendon with a sheath roughening can occur between the tendon and the sheath - on the outer surface of the tendon and inner surface of the sheath

puts tendon on slight stretch

Question 7

principles of CFF

Answer 7

location, location, location

consistent pressure

move with cl skin as one unit

direction - across fibers

sweep size 1/2 to 1” long

Question 8

hand position for CFF

Answer 8

finger tips - 2-3 fingers

index finger over middle finger or middle finger or index finger

pincer grip - opposing finger and thumb (example SCM)

thumbs stacked on each other