Fascia
Miscellaneous
Muscle
Technique, Common Mistakes and Aftercare
Trigger Points
100
The most abundant tissue type in the body
What is connective tissue
100
Involves the use of specific focused techniques that, when applied properly reduce reported signs and symptoms and improve function
What is Clinical Massage
100
Abnormal sustained muscle contraction
What is Spasm
100
Working to deep and working too long
What are two types of overworking mistakes
100
Localized areas of hyperirritability
What is Trigger point
200
fascia that is relatively thin and more pliant and elastic and offers less restriction during movement.
What is Sol state
200
Limiting factor for using clinical massage technique for a client who is self pay or an athlete who is near an event
What is time
200
Subjective discomfort felt after physical activity and is frequent complaint of clients
What is Muscle Soreness
200
General rule for deep pressure for a beginning therapist is no more than
What is 2 minutes to any given region
200
Another term to describe points found in skeletal muscles and their related fascia
What is Myofascial Trigger Points
300
Thicker, more gelatinous, tougher, more inflexible and can restrict movement
What is Gel state
300
Second reason for using clinical massage technique
What is effectiveness
300
Experienced during or shortly after exercise or activity
What is Immediate Muscle Soreness
300
Compression, Pin an Glide, Torquing and Skin Rolling
What are Techniques used in Clinical Massage
300
Repetition of any activity, direct trauma, disease and disorders, stress and fatigue and miscellaneous factors
What are the causes of trigger points
400
Effective conversion of fascia, from gel state to a solid state
What is being well hydrated
400
Third reason to learn clinical massage techniques, Client that seeks out massage and want techniques that focus on tissue repair and recovery rather than on general relaxation
What is need
400
Discomfort NOT felt until 8 to 14 hours after activity, reaching a peak after 48 hours
What is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
400
Regular physical activity, stretching, self massage with or without tennis ball, stress reduction techniques, sleeping in a neutral position with proper support, good nutrition, Ergonomics and Ice or Heat
What are recommended aftercare activities
400
Do NOT cause referred pain or other sensations until direct pressure is applied
What is Latent Trigger Points
500
Fascias ground substance possesses a property that has the ability to change from one state to the other
What is Thixotropism
500
Developing precision with your massage techniques begins with the solid understanding of
What is Anatomy
500
Loss of muscle strength or endurance felt after strenuous physical activity
What is Muscle Fatigue
500
Process used after illness, injury, or surgery to help the affected individual regain as much function and self sufficiency as possible
What is Physical Rehabilitation
500
Cause symptoms such as pain even at rest
What is Active Trigger Points
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