11 Questions
What is friction in the context of manipulation?
A type of manipulation that involves light, brisk or deep strokes applied by chafing or rubbing
What is one of the therapeutic effects of friction?
To increase the movement of tissues over one another and break down adhesions
Where is friction contraindicated?
On all of the above
What is the name of the stroke that involves briskly rubbing the palms of the hands against the area to be massaged?
Superficial Warming
What is the characteristic of the sawing stroke?
Moving the hands continuously in one direction without losing contact with the skin
What part of the hand can be used to apply friction when the surface area treated is small?
Fingertips, knuckles or ulnar surface of one or both hands
Which massage stroke involves applying firm and consistent pressure across the muscle fibers?
Chuckling
What is another term for Wringing in massage therapy?
Chuckling
Which massage stroke involves moving the hands in opposite directions while compressing the muscle using the palm and fingers?
Rolling
What type of massage stroke is particularly useful around the joints and in bony areas?
Chucking
Which massage stroke uses the rapid back and forth movement of two hands along the axis of the limb?
Cross Fiber
This quiz covers the type of manipulation called friction in massage therapy, including the technique of applying pressure and its therapeutic effects such as breaking down adhesions and mobilizing fibrous tissue. Test your knowledge on this important massage therapy technique!
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