Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques

<p>Wooden instruments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Current evidence primarily supports transient, not permanent, changes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Postpone mobilization until the wound and fever are resolved. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Reduce tension and muscle spasm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A hyperirritable spot within a taut band of skeletal muscle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pressure should be tolerable, typically not exceeding 5-6/10. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scar tissue mobilization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stretching the opposite muscle line while holding for 5-10 seconds. Repeat 5-10 times.

Massage technique using stacked fingers, applying force perpendicular to fiber orientation.

Uses instruments like metal or plastic to mobilize soft tissues, increasing perception of tissue changes.

Includes brushing, sweeping, fanning, and strumming; aims to enhance soft tissue effects.

Understand when to apply and avoid soft tissue mobilization techniques.

Manual therapy techniques directed at soft tissues to improve pain and function.

Pain, muscle guarding, ROM limitations, scar mobilization, fluid mobilization, muscle stimulation.

Conditions where soft tissue mobilization should not be used, such as open wounds or infections.

Gentle, broad strokes used in soft tissue mobilization for relaxation and circulation.

Deeper kneading pressure aimed at decreasing muscle tension and spasm.

Technique targeting hyperirritable spots in muscles that cause pain upon compression or stretch.

Combination technique applying trigger point pressure while stretching the muscle.

Considerations like altered skin sensation or joint instability when performing techniques.