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who developed transverse friction massage
Cyriax
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true or false – friction massages is never painful
false – it can be painful and is often uncomfortable for patients
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what is the purpose of friction massage
to break down adhesions
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how should a friction massage be performed
- with the tips of one and two digits or thumb
- with heavy pressure
- with short strokes
- 2 min. massage with active range of motion and ice
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what is the purpose of ice after a friction massage has been performed
prevent swelling
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name some common sites where friction massage can be incorporated
- patellar tendon
- wrist extensor tendon
- plantar fascia
- supraspinatus tendon
- ACL/MCL
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name some of the contraindications of friction massage
- rheumatoid arthritis
- blisters, infection
- bursitis
- hematoma
- over peripheral nerves
- calcification of soft tissue
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how many acupuncture channels are in the body
12
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the Chinese believe that if a person had a muscle pain, weakness, or problem in general it was due to?
a blockage of vital energy in one of the 12 channels
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how are acupuncture channels unblocked
they can be unblocked by electrical stimulus, pressure, needles, etc.
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when applying pressure to an acupuncture pressure point how long should it last
2 min. – using your fingers or elbow –
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what is intermittent pneumatic compression
it is pressure applied to the extremities to promote venous blood moving to the heart
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what is arterial blood pressure in mm hg
120/80 mm hg
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what is venous blood pressure in mm hg
25 mm hg
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what is hydrostatic pressure
is the pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of gravity.
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define osmotic pressure
is the pressure applied by a solution to prevent the inward flow of water across a semipermeable membrane.
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What is reflexology?
- foot is mapped out for regions of the body, where energy travels
- put firm pressure on 10 different zones throughout the foot
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What are indications for intermittent pneumatic compression?
- edema (traumatic or chronic lyphedema)
- stump reduction in amputated limbs
- DVT prevention
- wound healing
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What are contraindications for intermittent pneumatic compression?
- acute pulmonary edema (increases stress on heart & lung)
- coronary heart failure (increases stress on heart & lung)
- recent or acute DVT (can make DVT travel to heart & lung)
- fracture (can cause movement)
- infection (can cause spreading)
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What is the ASTYM approach?
- soft tissue treatment designed to identify and stimulate dysfunctional tissue
- effective for conditions involving soft tissue scarring, adhesion, and degeneration
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When is ASTYM indicated?
- excessive or dysfunctional scarring/fibrosis
- chronic/degenerative tendinopathies
- soft tissue with limited mobility or contractility
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