MTP100 Midterm Review

Question 1

5 Principles of Massage

Answer 1

1. General to specific to general
2. Proximal to distal to proximal
3. Superficial to deep to superficial
4. Peripheral to central to peripheral
5. Treat agonist / compensations / contralateral side

Question 2

Components of strokes

Answer 2

1. depth of pressure
2. Drag
3. Direction
4. Speed / rate
5. Rhythm
6. Frequency
7. Duration
8. Placement
9. Aspect of hand used
10. Hand contact
11. Use of lubricants
12. Application of Force

Question 3

Types of force

Answer 3

1. Compression - two structures pressed together (depth of pressure)
2. Tension - two ends of a structure pulled apart (encompassing drag, glide, stretch)
3. Bending - combines compression and tension. Applied across fiber direction. Results are increased tissue pliability
4. Shear - sliding force, created with friction
5. Torsion - twisting force - connective tissue technique, minor element of kn. Increases ST pliability and effect or circ. Affected by depth of pressure, drag, duration, speed, rhythm and frequency.