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Name three beneficial physiological effects of passive movements |
Maintains ROM also increase ROM Smearing of synovial fluid reducing friction Increased fluid movement in and out of joint |
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Three therapeutic uses of massage |
Reduce pain Increase circulation Reduce muscles soreness Encourages relaxation |
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Massage techniques Stroking what does it do |
Allows patient to get used to handling Decrease muscle tonne |
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For stroking technique how is it done |
Done proximal to distal Light pressure Overlap strokes |
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Name three things effleurage does |
Increase venous return and lymphatic return Mobilises tissue interfaces Facilitated interchange of tissue fluid |
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Effleurage technique |
Distal to proximal Deep pressure |
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Name three therapeutic uses of petrissage |
To facilitate healing of slow healing wound by mending of surrounding tissues Partiality used for localised oedema Improves appearance and mobility of subcutaneous tissue |
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What are the therapeutic uses of deep transverse friction |
Stimulation of inflammatory process Facilitates movement and remodelling of tissues Skin must move with therapists fingers |
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Therapeutic uses of Myofascial trigger points |
Relaxation of muscle Facilitates lengthening of tightened muscle |
