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Transverse Frictional Massage Flashcards

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Contraindication of transverse frictional massage.

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Absolute- active conditions (infections, RA)

Potential- fragile skin/ skin conditions, anticoagulants

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Whay is the length of treatment of transverse frictional massage?

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Chronic lesions- 10 minutes interval of 48hrs

Acute lesions- gentle friction 6 effective sweeps once some numbness has been achieved. Daily.

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Physiological effects of transverse frictional massage? (4)

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  1. Increase temperature- warms skin, subcutaneous tissue/muscle.
  2. Increase cell metabolism
  3. Increase cell permability
  4. Removal of waste/supply nutrients
  5. Break down of adhesions
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