Tapotement Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Used to stimulate the nervous system and either initiate or enhance sympathetic activity of the autonomous nervous system
2
Q
What does it do?
A
Creates a fight or flight response
3
Q
Fight or flight
A
- Sequence of nerve cell firing occurs
- Adrenaline is released
- Respiratory rate increases
- Blood is directed to muscles
- Awareness intensifies and impulses quicken
- Pain reception decreases and immune system mobalises
4
Q
Physiological effects
A
- Initial vasoconstriction
- Provokes muscles and tendon reflexes
- Stimulates local nerve endings
- Stimulates local skin receptors
- Enhances muscle tone
5
Q
Other effects
A
- Stimulation
- Excitation
- Fight or flight response
- Generates heat to muscles
6
Q
Application
A
- Dry technique
- Transverse/perpendicular to muscle fibres
- Superficial or deep
- Fast rhythm and speed
- Whole length of muscle
- Avoid boney points
- 15 minute window
7
Q
Techniques
A
- Hacking
- Cupping
- Pounding (fists/knuckles)
- Slapping
