SSTM Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of SSTM
A
Physiological (stretch)
Accessory (DTF, bowing)
Combined (e.g. hip extension with bowing)
2
Q
How does physiological SSTM work
A
It can increase Rom due to uncrimping of creeped collagen fibres, helps elongate and realign collagen fibres which will strengthen tissue and help type 1 collagen formation
3
Q
Benefits of SSTM
A
Inc Rom Inc confidence Dec kinesiphobia Hypoalgesic effects - downregulation and pain gate Increase properioception
4
Q
Collagen remodelling facts
A
Collagen secreted by fibroblasts
Type 3 collagen fibrils are thinner than type 1 collagen, so you want type 1 collagen after tendinopathies in remodelling.
Collagen is a triple helix in structure and provides tensile strength to tendons and muscles
