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

What is the effect of stroking on scars and bruises?

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

What is the purpose of analgesic effect in massage therapy?

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

What is the effect of stroking on superficial muscles?

<p>Increased vasodilation (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of intense stroking on joints?

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

What is the result of stroking on the legs?

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

What is the benefit of manual lymphatic drainage?

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

What is the effect of intense stroking on the skin?

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

What is the purpose of compression in massage therapy?

<p>To reduce swelling (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the effect of stroking on the subscapular muscle?

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

What is the effect of stroking on the Temporalis muscle?

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

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