Tissue Deformation Forces and Stroke Techniques Quiz
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What is the primary effect of deep friction massage on the fascia?

  • Softened amorphous ground substance (correct)
  • Reduced adhesions
  • Increased muscle tone
  • Enhanced muscle contraction

Which massage technique uses a rhythmic pumping action perpendicular to the underlying bone using the palms?

  • Chucking
  • Wringing
  • Palmar compression (correct)
  • Rolling

What is the most soothing and relaxing of all the massage movements?

  • Chucking
  • Vibration
  • Rocking (correct)
  • Tapping

Which massage technique should be used over delicate and sensitive areas, such as the face?

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

What is the term used to describe pathological barriers, such as tense muscles, injured or scarred tissues, and inflammation?

<p>Pathological barriers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe an end feel that results in bone on bone contact, such as the extension of the elbow?

<p>A hard end feel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the massage technique that uses a back and forth movement in which both of the practitioner's hands are placed a short distance apart on either side of the limb?

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

What is the massage technique that uses a rapid back and forth movement with the hands in which the flesh is shaken and rolled around the axis?

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

What type of bodywork uses extensive shaking and rocking to locate and release tension?

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

What is the purpose of using oscillating methods in massage?

<p>Release emotional holding and reduce tension in muscles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of force deforms tissue by pulling the layer of tissue structures apart from one another?

<p>Tension or elongation forces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When strokes in massage are directed away from the heart, what is their typical effect?

<p>Stimulating and energizing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of tapping, cupping, slapping, hacking, and beating in massage?

<p>Perform percussion movements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does excursion refer to in the context of massage?

<p>The distance the stroke travels over the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In massage, what determines the depth of a stroke?

<p>Density of the tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Fulling' is classified as which type of method in massage?

<p>'Torsion' method (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Vibration' in massage is categorized under which type of method?

<p>'Oscillating' method (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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