Mechanical and Reflex Effects Flashcards
Mechanical effects are ________ effects which result from the _________ movement of the tissues by compressing, stretching, shearing, twisting or bending them.
DIRECT
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PHYSICAL
Increased venous return and increased lymph flow is an example of which type of effect of massage techniques?
MECHANICAL
Increased circulation and glandular activity of the skin is an example of which type of effect of massage techniques?
MECHANICAL
Loosened muscle fibres and reduced adhesions are examples of which type of effect of massage techniques?
MECHANICAL
Improved joint health is an example of which type of effect of massage techniques?
MECHANICAL
The loosening of mucus in the lungs and the promotion of expectorant coughing is an example of which type of effect of massage techniques?
MECHANICAL
Direct effects which result from the physical movement of the tissues by compressing, stretching, shearing, twisting or bending them is which type of effect?
MECHANICAL
ALL massage manipulations have some degree of ________ effect.
REFLEX
The reflex effects of massage are _________ effects. They are responses that have been mediated by the _________ system.
INDIRECT
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NERVOUS
Relaxation/overall sedation is an example of which type of effect of massage techniques?
REFLEX
Stimulation is an example of which type of effect of massage techniques?
REFLEX
The decrease or increase of skeletal muscle resting tension (MRT) is an example of which type of effect of massage techniques?
REFLEX
Stimulation of peristalsis is an example of which type of effect of massage techniques?
REFLEX
The vasodilation of arteries (and therefore an increase in local circulation) is an example of which type of effect of massage techniques?
REFLEX
The decrease of skeletal muscle resting tension (MRT) is an example of which type of effect of massage techniques?
REFLEX
