Treatment

Question 1

NMT

Answer 1

General compression reduces sensitivity of muscle spindles, leading to a decreased tendency to muscle shortening.

Direct pressure/longitudinal stretch of Golgi Tendon bodies leads to muscle relaxation.
Increased arterial supply- increase O2 delivery

Question 2

Mobilisation

Answer 2

Increases the flexibility and mobility of ligaments and tendons.
Stimulates mechanoreceptors to decrease pain and reduce muscle spasm and guarding due to nociceptive stimulation

Question 3

MET

Answer 3

Decreases central and peripheral sensitisation, reducing pain perception.
Increased blood flow.