12 Questions
What is friction in the context of massage therapy?
A type of stroke involving light, brisk, or deep strokes
What is one of the therapeutic effects of friction?
To loosen up tight muscles and relieve pain or discomfort
What is a contraindication for friction?
Over joints deformed by rheumatoid Arthritis
What is the purpose of the superficial warming stroke?
To warm the tissues
How is the sawing stroke performed?
By compressing the muscle firmly using the sides of the hand
What is the characteristic movement of the rolling stroke?
A rapid back and forth movement
Friction involves applying gentle pressure through fingertips or thumbs.
False
Superficial warming strokes are used to loosen tight muscles.
False
Friction can be used over joints deformed by rheumatoid arthritis.
False
The sawing stroke involves moving the hands in a circular motion.
False
Rolling strokes can be performed using the fingertips or knuckles.
True
Friction can help break down adhesions and mobilize fibrous tissue.
True
Learn about friction, a type of manipulation that involves light, brisk or deep strokes applied by chafing or rubbing. Discover its therapeutic effects on tissue movement, adhesions, and scar tissue. Test your knowledge of friction in massage therapy.
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