Massage Theory Test MET/Myofascial

This is the medium for transport of nutrients, cellular, waste, hormones, etc., between the bloodstream and cells

What is the art/science of stimulating the bodies own healing forces by locating points on the body that affect organs

This theory states that the muscle relaxes as soon as an isometric muscle contraction is released

A reflexologist feels for inconsistencies, such as these

Finding the release position for a joint involves

What is the percentage of effort of the client during agonist contract MET

The area were fascia transverses the body cavities includes all the following except

MF massage involving the respiratory diaphragm takes place at what area

What are positional release techniques also known as

This is not a main variation of MET effective in lengthening tents and shortened muscles

J strokes are an example of this type of myofascial technique

Jones and Chaitow suggest holding a position after the preferred position is achieved for this many seconds

What type of method of treatment is Positional Release

What is the neuromuscular process known as splinting?

This is conducted through connective tissue and is generated by collagen fibers

This muscle assists the agonist

These synthesize components of connective tissue, including collagen, elastin, reticular, fibers, and ground substance

What a muscle acting on a joint is contracted that muscle responsible for the opposite action describes

This is an MET manipulation that may affectively reduce fibrosis, & involves a resistance that overpowers (Illegal OH)

Cross fiber friction is also known as

This is a stroke that can be used to elongate contracted muscles, or to stretch, separate, & align constricted fascia

The basic routine for a reflexology session goes from this zone to this zone

Myofascial techniques are intended to do this to fascia while releasing fascial adhesions

When used as a MF technique, this is a longitudinal stretch of an extremity to release fascial restrictions in limb

These cells found in connective tissue, secrete, histamine, and heparin

Stimulating these receptors, inhibit, sympathetic activity

In the antagonist contract technique, each contraction is held for

Depending on the intended outcome of MET, the force applied by the therapist can be all of these

How should a therapist proceed if a MET is causing the client pain

This technique was developed by Dr. Lawrence Jones who happened upon it by accident

This person wrote two books and further the popularity of reflexology

Reflexology, known as some therapy has this many longitudinal zones

This helps reduce adhesions between fascial sheeths and encourages the formation of a strong pliable scar tissue

This person popularized zone therapy

This is a healing system based on the bodies, self correcting reflexes

This surrounds every muscle cell and is arranged parallel with other muscle cells in bundles or fascicles

What is not true about PMET

This integrates techniques from several bodywork systems, including those of Dr. Lawrence Jones and Arthur Paul’s

What is the muscle called that performs the opposite movement of the agonist?

This is the prime mover muscle

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation was developed by

Skin rolling is an example of what type of MFT

This is also known as tissue excursion

Which MET takes advantage of a physiological process known as reciprocal inhibition

Before MET is applied, results are improved if trigger points are first

Reflexology routines can last for this amount of time

These muscles can be shortened, contain trigger points, taut bands of muscle tissue, & often involved in joint restric.

Which body works systems do not incorporate positional release

This is the ability of a sub. to soften as a result of warmth, pressure, manipulation, & to harden in the absence of

In positional release, positioning is done in this way to avoid any increase in pain.

Doing this to a reflex point stimulates certain beneficial changes in a distant area of the body related to that point

Restricted fascia is indicated in all of the following except

These fibers are the most abundant fibers in most connective tissue

This MET incorporates post isometric relaxation therapy

Who developed the modern muscle energy technique?

What is the most common MET procedure used to relax, constricted and hypertonic muscles

What is the main technique used in reflexology?

Fascia is hydrated better with the ability to be elastic and more easily stretched and lengthened during this state

Who developed the rapid rhythmic resistive duction technique?