Soft Tissue Mobilization Flashcards
1
Q
Vascular / Cardiovascular Effects
A
- Vasodilation
- Increase tissue temp
- Histamine release
- Decrease HR, RR, BP
2
Q
Neuromuscular Effects
A
- Decrease Excitability
- Increase Flexability
3
Q
Mobilization of muscle and connective tissue
A
- Stretching
- Loosening of adherent fibrous tissue
- Breaking up of scar tissue
- Resuming / Acceleration of inflammation
4
Q
Edema Reduction
A
- Increase Venous Return
- Increase Lymphatic uptake
5
Q
Pain Control
A
- Interruption of pain spasm pain control
- Release endorphins and enkephalin
- Removal of pain causing cellular waste
- Desentitization
6
Q
Physiological Benefits
A
- Decrease Anxiety and Tension
7
Q
Effleurage
A
- Sustained, superficial or deep strong techniques
- Along contour of muscle or body
- Recommend at start and end of Tx
Cocco butter used
8
Q
Benefits of Efflurage
A
- Superficial blood flow
- Lymphatic flow
- Relaxation
- Pain relief
- Stretching
9
Q
Petrissage
A
- Lifting, Kneading and rolling of tissue
- Less slippery or oily lotions
10
Q
Benefits of Petrissage
A
- Stretching and separation of soft tissue
- Deeper Increase in circulation
- Removal of waste
- Relaxation
- Pain Relief
11
Q
Tapotement
A
- Tapping or Pounding of skin or underlying tissue
- Hacking, Pincement and Cupping
12
Q
Benefits of Tapotement
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- Relaxation
- Desensitization
- Circulation
13
Q
Transverse / Circular Friction
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- Strokes performed with thumb or index fingers
- Perpendicular to target fibers
- Deep or light pressure
- Circular motion or thumbs in opposite direction
(avoid oils, use of powders)
14
Q
Benefits of Transverse / Circular Friction
A
- Loosen deep adherent tissue
- Accelerate inflammatory response in fibrotic tissue
- Overuse scar tissue build up
- Pain and muscle spasm relief
15
Q
Retrograde
A
- Unidirectional strokes
- Distal to proximal
- Slow strokes
- Cocco butter and oils
