Massage Techniques and Modalities Flashcards
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Myofascial release is primarily designed to address restrictions in which tissue?
Answer: Fascia
Myofascial release targets the fascia—the continuous connective tissue network—to restore mobility and reduce pain.
In trigger point therapy, a trigger point is best described as:
Answer: A hyperirritable spot in a taut band of muscle
A trigger point is a hyperirritable locus within a taut band of skeletal muscle that produces referred pain when compressed.
Which massage modality is based on the theory that reflex areas on the feet correspond to organs and body parts?
Answer: Reflexology
Reflexology applies pressure to specific reflex zones on the feet (and sometimes hands) believed to correspond to other body systems.
Sports massage applied before an athletic event is intended to:
Answer: Prepare muscles for activity and increase circulation
Pre-event sports massage uses brisk, stimulating techniques to warm tissue, enhance circulation, and prepare the athlete for performance.
Structural integration (Rolfing) focuses primarily on realigning which tissue system?
Answer: Fascia and connective tissue
Rolfing, developed by Ida Rolf, systematically manipulates the myofascial network to improve posture and alignment with gravity.
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) uses which type of pressure to move lymph fluid?
Answer: Light, rhythmic, pumping strokes
MLD employs very light, rhythmic, wave-like strokes that mimic the natural pumping action of the lymphatic vessels.