Massage Therapy Basics: Stroking and Blood Supply
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What is the primary effect of stroking on blood supply?

  • Variable effect on blood supply
  • Decrease in blood supply
  • No change in blood supply
  • Increase in blood supply (correct)

    • What is the effect of stroking on muscular tone?

  • Increase in muscular tone
  • No change in muscular tone
  • Decrease in muscular tone (correct)
  • Variable effect on muscular tone

    • What is the purpose of manual lymphatic drainage?

  • To decrease muscle tone
  • To improve lymphatic circulation (correct)
  • To increase blood supply
  • To decrease pain

    • What is the effect of compression on blood supply?

    <p>Increase in blood supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of stroking on scars and bruises?

    <p>Decreased inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of analgesic effect in massage therapy?

    <p>To relieve pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of stroking on superficial muscles?

    <p>Increased vasodilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of compression stripping in massage therapy?

    <p>To release tension in the myofascial layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of intense stroking on joints?

    <p>Increased mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of stroking on the legs?

    <p>Locally and systemically increased blood supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of manual lymphatic drainage?

    <p>Promotion of lymphatic circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of intense stroking on the skin?

    <p>Increased vasodilation and heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of compression in massage therapy?

    <p>To reduce swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of stroking on the thorax and abdomen?

    <p>Increased blood supply and reduced swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of stroking on the Latissimus Dorsi muscle?

    <p>Increased muscle tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of stroking on the subscapular muscle?

    <p>Increased muscle tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of stroking in a specific area for several minutes?

    <p>To treat a specific injury or condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of stroking on the Temporalis muscle?

    <p>Increased muscle tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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