Friction in Massage Therapy
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What is friction in the context of massage therapy?

  • A type of stroke involving light, brisk, or deep strokes (correct)
  • A technique used to relax the client's mind
  • A type of massage that targets deep tissue
  • A type of oil used in massage therapy
  • What is one of the therapeutic effects of friction?

  • To increase muscle spasms
  • To loosen up tight muscles and relieve pain or discomfort (correct)
  • To cause inflammation in the tissues
  • To decrease the extensibility of scar tissue
  • What is a contraindication for friction?

  • On areas with acute inflammation
  • On scar tissue
  • On healthy skin tissue
  • Over joints deformed by rheumatoid Arthritis (correct)
  • What is the purpose of the superficial warming stroke?

    <p>To warm the tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the sawing stroke performed?

    <p>By compressing the muscle firmly using the sides of the hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic movement of the rolling stroke?

    <p>A rapid back and forth movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Friction involves applying gentle pressure through fingertips or thumbs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Superficial warming strokes are used to loosen tight muscles.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Friction can be used over joints deformed by rheumatoid arthritis.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sawing stroke involves moving the hands in a circular motion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rolling strokes can be performed using the fingertips or knuckles.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Friction can help break down adhesions and mobilize fibrous tissue.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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