Muscle energy techniques is a direct and active technique that engages a restrictive barrier and requires the patient’s participation in actively moving the muscle for maximal effect. It uses gentle isometric muscle contractions of the patient to relax and lengthen muscles and normalize joint motion. It can be used for any condition to relax andlengthen
This technique reduces muscle spasms near a joint, eases neurological irritations around a joint, makes joints more mobile and reduces pain and discomfort. It involves gently moving 2 joint surfaces. The patient is positioned to minimize, or eliminate the energy and force needed to perform the manoeuver. Many patients find this technique lessforceful than joint
The practitioner uses soft tissue manipulation in many different ways. In general, they use it to evaluate the condition of tissues and to help the body’s fluids (such as blood and lymphatic fluid) flow smoothly. Keeping fluids flowing smoothly reduces harmful fluid retention and makes the body’s immune system more effective. Fascia is connective tissue
If you are in a motor vehicle accident (MVA), your doctor may prescribe massage as a part of your treatment plan. Massage can address the stress that goes with a traumatic event like a car accident. It can help address many of the sprains, strains, and other injuries common in a MVA. The goals of
Similar to Swedish massage, deep tissue massage varies. This massage targets the superficial and deeper soft tissues such as muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and circulatory tissues. Deep tissue massage is not about the pressure used. Clients involved in physical activity, sustained injuries, chronic pain may benefit from a deeper treatment. Similar to Swedish massage, deep
The basis of most western massage techniques the flowing strokes and petrissage helps the therapist to assess and target the superficial layers such as skin and superficial fascia. Rarely used alone, Swedish techniques are combined with many of the techniques below for maximum effect. The basis of most western massage techniques the flowing strokes and
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