Agents - Soft Tissue Mobilization

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How do the goals of massage and soft-tissue mobilization differ

Massage: temporary relief of muscle tension and relaxation

STM: Restore normal function to affected areas

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What are clinical indications for STM

Decr muscle and/or connective extensibility

Intermittent MSK pain

Pain altered by postural change

Pain relieved/provoked by motions/positiions

Muscle spasm

Edema

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What are common pathologies STM is used to address (there’s a lot)

Muscle spasms and tightness

Myofascial restrictions

Scar mobility

Trigger points

Pain modulation

Tension headaches

Stress/tension in muscles And tendonitis

Edema

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  1. What are the four mechanical effects of STM

  1. Inc viscoelastic properties (extensibility)

  2. Improve pliability of connective tissue

  3. Transform scar tissue

  4. Inc venous/lymph flow