Treatment Of Soft Tissue Injuries Principles

Question 1

Is the inflammatory stage over?

Answer 1

Usually 10-14 days
Can be up to 42
Judge by subjective and objective markers

Question 2

First principle

Answer 2

Rest
Crucial aspect- to allow inflammatory stage to pass
Loading during inflammatory stage will re irritate tissue and prolong inflammatory process

Question 3

Second principle

Answer 3

Biomechanics

Question 4

Third principle and benefits

Answer 4

Deep soft tissue massage
Lengthens muscle tissue
Increase contractability
Reduce adhesions

Question 5

Deep soft tissue massage physiology

Answer 5

Creates friction over the site
Thus increases temperature
And increases vasodilation and blood flow
Reduces adhesion of scar tissue

Question 6

Fourth principle

Answer 6

Joint mobilisation
Realigns scar tissue
Helps with joint mechanics
Load scar tissue on lines of stress

Question 7

Fifth principle

Answer 7

Strength and conditioning