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Friction Manipulation in Massage Therapy

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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?

Superficial Warming Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the sawing stroke?

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

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Chuckling Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for Wringing in massage therapy?

Chuckling 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?

Rolling Signup and view all the answers

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

Chucking 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?

Cross Fiber Signup and view all the answers