Friction Manipulation in Massage Therapy
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What is friction in the context of manipulation?

  • A type of manipulation that involves light, brisk or deep strokes applied by chafing or rubbing (correct)
  • A type of massage that involves only the palms of the hands
  • A type of pressure that only uses the fingertips
  • A type of gentle, soothing touch

    • What is one of the therapeutic effects of friction?

  • To increase the movement of tissues over one another and break down adhesions (correct)
  • To reduce the movement of tissues over one another
  • To numb the sensation of pain
  • To reduce the extensibility of old scar tissue

    • Where is friction contraindicated?

  • Over joints that are deformed by rheumatoid arthritis
  • On muscle tissue with inflammation
  • On all types of scar tissue
  • On all of the above (correct)

    • What is the name of the stroke that involves briskly rubbing the palms of the hands against the area to be massaged?

    <p>Superficial Warming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the sawing stroke?

    <p>Moving the hands continuously in one direction without losing contact with the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the hand can be used to apply friction when the surface area treated is small?

    <p>Fingertips, knuckles or ulnar surface of one or both hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which massage stroke involves applying firm and consistent pressure across the muscle fibers?

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

    What is another term for Wringing in massage therapy?

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

    Which massage stroke involves moving the hands in opposite directions while compressing the muscle using the palm and fingers?

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

    What type of massage stroke is particularly useful around the joints and in bony areas?

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

    Which massage stroke uses the rapid back and forth movement of two hands along the axis of the limb?

    <p>Cross Fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

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