Soft Tissue Release

Question 1

What technique is used for soft tissue release

Answer 1

Advance soft tissue/ massage technique used in assessing and stretching soft tissue
Targets specific areas of tension within a muscle and muscles that are normally difficult to stretch

Question 2

How does STR work

Answer 2

STR works by creating a false attachment point to stretch the tight tissue

Question 3

What are the benefits of STR

Answer 3

Improves flexibility
Alleviates pain of muscle tension
Decreases pressure of associated joint structures
Maintain and increase ROM within a joint

Question 4

When can STR be used

Answer 4

Can be used before, during or after a massage treatment
However it must be performed slowly

Question 5

What is STR lock

Answer 5

Placing a lock in certain areas of the tissue, then stretch can be placed over certain parts of the soft tissue

Forearm
Elbow
Fists
Palm
Thumbs
Fingers

Question 6

What are the three methods of STR

Answer 6

Passive - therapist applied a lock
Active assisted - client and therapist work together
Active - client performs actively