Soft Tissue Mobilization

Question 1

Manipulation of soft tissue encapsulating a joint, called fascia, and muscles over joints that have restricted range of motion

Answer 1

Mobilization

Question 2

Soft Tissue Indications

Answer 2

Pain relief, relaxation, improve circulation, break adhesions, reduce edema, therapeutic effects on respiratory system

Question 3

Soft Tissue Contraindications

Answer 3

over open wound, skin abnormalities, acute inflammation, high fever, TB lesions, over tumors, hematoma, non-union fracture, undiagnosed patients, tendon transplants

Question 4

Soft Tissue Precautions

Answer 4

Varicose vein, gross edema, hemophilia

Question 5

Technique to release restrictions in the myofascial tissue that are used to the treatment of soft tissue dysfunction

Answer 5

Myofascial Release

Question 6

Viscosity

Answer 6

Thickness

Question 7

Elasticity

Answer 7

Stretchiness

Question 8

Plasticity

Answer 8

Adaptable (holds new shape)

Question 9

Panniculus Adiposus

Answer 9

Superficial fascia

Question 10

Muscle/Fascia Tightness/Rigidity

Answer 10

Chronic

Question 11

Muscle Spasm/Stretched Fascia

Answer 11

Acute

Question 12

Going into the restrictive barrier

Answer 12

Bind

Question 13

Going away from the restrictive barrier

Answer 13

Ease

Question 14

Treatment of tender spots on the body that are a result from an abnormal reflex.

Answer 14

Stain/Counterstrain

Question 15

Can be used to mobilize joints, strengthen weakened muscles and to stretch adaptively shortened muscles

Answer 15

Muscle Energy

Question 16

Application of manual pressure over the body’s acupuncture points to improve flow of energy

Answer 16

Acupressure

Question 17

Repeated cross-grain massage is applied to muscle, tendons and ligaments

Answer 17

Transverse Friction Massage

Question 18

Use of primary respiratory mechanisms and balanced membranous tension

Answer 18

Craniosacral Therapy