Quiz 1 questions

Question 1

what are the two techniques this class will focus on?

Answer 1

trigger point

CFF

Question 2

what is the intention behind clinical work?

Answer 2

change the tissue

rehabilitate soft tissue structures

Question 3

what are 3 physiological changes tissue will experience from clinical massage techniques

Answer 3

increased blood flow

increased lymph flow

increased ROM

Question 4

Describe an active trigger point

Answer 4

An active trigger point is a trigger point that is firing and active even when it is not being pressed or touched. It fires on its own and also has a familiar or recognizable pattern of sensation.

Question 5

describe a latent trigger point

Answer 5

A trigger point that doesn’t fire on it’s own and needs to be compressed to fire. May be unfamiliar to the cl when it is pressed. Latent trigger points can change into active ones

Question 6

describe a referral pattern

Answer 6

a referral pattern is a predictable pattern of a referral sensation from a specific trigger point location.

Question 7

4 descriptions a cl could use to describe the referral patter

Answer 7

tingling
numb
itching
burning
dull