Flashcard 10, Sem 2, Massage, Version A

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Is trigger-point therapy a type of neurophysiological therapy?

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True

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Neuromuscular therapy identifies soft tissue abnormalities and at the same time manipulates the soft tissue to normalize its function. True or False?

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True

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NMT is appropriate for soft tissue pain from injury in its acute inflammatory phase.

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False

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Tenderness usually indicates some degree of dysfunction in the associated tissues or organs.

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True

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The primary technique of NMT generally uses the thumb to move across, along, and through the tissues.

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True

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Another name for trigger point pressure release in ischemic compression.

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False

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Pressure that is too deep causes the client to tense up and is counterproductive.

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True

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Pressure that is too light is usually ineffective for ischemic compression.

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True

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The order in which NMT is applied is from deep to superficial. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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False

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10. Trigger points are addressed before adding lubricant for gliding strokes to improve circulation.

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True