Soft Tissue Mobilization

Question 1

Transverse Friction Massage Indications

Answer 1

Muscular Lesions
-Recent trauma
-Long standing scars
-Lesion at MT junction
Tendinous Lesions
Ligamentous Lesions
-Recent or chronic sprain

Question 2

Transverse Friction Massage Contraindications

Answer 2

Inflammation due to bacterial action
Traumatic arthritis of a joint 
Ossification or calcification of soft tissue
Bursitis
RA
Pressure on nerves

Question 3

Myofascial Release Fixed Technique Indications

Answer 3

• To relieve soft tissue from the abnormal grip of tight fascia
• Patient complaint has not been relieved by other interventions
• Complaint doesnt follow dermatomal, myotomal, or visceral referall pattern
• Chronic underlying conditions

Question 4

Myofascial Release Fixed Technique Contraindications

Answer 4

• Patient does not understand or respect boundaries
• Patient doesnt tolerate close physical contact
• Unstable medical condition
• Dermatitis
• Contagious or infectious disease transmitted by respiration or skin
• Impaired mental status

Question 5

Myofascial Release Fixed Technique Precautions

Answer 5

May lower blood temp
May lower blood sugar
Patients who bruise easily
Vascular integrity
Need to consume more water in the next day