Massage Techniques and Their Effects

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Which technique can be used to reduce edema and increase circulation?

  • Muscle Stripping
  • Drainage (correct)
  • Effleurage
  • Petrissage

Which technique is used to directly assist venous flow and reduce edema?

  • Muscle Stripping
  • Drainage
  • Petrissage
  • Effleurage (correct)

Which technique can be used to loosen scar tissue and stretch muscle fibers?

  • Muscle Stripping (correct)
  • Petrissage
  • Drainage
  • Effleurage

Which technique uses mechanical effects and reflex effects?

<p>Rib Springing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is soothing and can create a sense of awareness?

<p>Stroking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to stimulate vasomotor reflex and temporarily increase muscle tone?

<p>Knuckle percussion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to relax deep muscles and has a stimulating effect on the body at a faster pace?

<p>Cupping (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to stimulate peristalsis in the abdomen?

<p>Effleurage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to reduce adhesions and edema?

<p>Skin rolling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to stretch scar tissue and elongate muscle fibers?

<p>Muscle Stripping (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique can be used to dilate bronchioles when applied to the thorax?

<p>Cupping (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to stimulate gaseous exchange and local metabolism?

<p>Oscillations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is contraindicated for use over kidney, bony area, low back while pregnant or menstruating?

<p>Rib springing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique can be used to increase tissue and joint mobility and relax intercostal muscles?

<p>Rib springing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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