Neuro Techniques Flashcards
what can cause mechanical effects?
~Compression and stretching
~Tension applied to connective tissue
~Pushing fluid in vessels which pass thru muscle
what can cause reflex effects
~Stimulation of proprioceptors
~Entrainment to the rhythm and tempo of application
~Stimulation of the reflex areas of the feet or of meridians
What are the neuro techniques?
Broad contact compression
Numerous form petrissage
stripping
specific compression
what is broad contact compression commonly used in?
Sports massage
what are the outcomes of broad contact?
~May increase venous and lymph return
~can assist expiration when applied to ribcage
~can be sedative
~used to assess level of rest tension
broad contact compressions contraindications
osteoporosis
anticoagulant drugs
spasm
active trigger points
what is petrissage?
a group of related techniques that repetitively compress shear and release soft tissue, primarily muscle, with varying amounts of drag, lift and glide
what are the petrissage techniques?
muscle squeezing
wringing
picking up
broad contact kneading
specific kneading
outcomes and uses of petrissage
reduce anxiety
improve immune
reduce pain
reduce muscle tension
improve fluid return
contraindications of petrissage
osteoporosis
anticoagulant drugs
spasm
active trigger points
outcomes and uses of stripping
reduces activity and symptoms of trigger points
improves length and strength of affected muscle
contraindications of stripping
trigger points can mimic nerve entrapment
trigger points can cause pain
outcomes and uses of specific compression
reduces activity and symptoms of trigger points
improves length and strength
contraindications of specific compression
can irritated trigger points
