joint movements

Question 1

passive joint movements

Answer 1

therapist manipulating clients limbs/joints without any active effort of client
- alows therapist to work on specific muscles
- allows to stretch and lengthen muscles
- slow and controlled
- essential to communicate w client
- good for people with limited ROM due to injury or chronic condition, improves circulation, reduces swelling and relieves pain/tension

Question 2

what types of passive joint movement are used in massage

Answer 2

1. passive ROM: therapist moves clients limbs or joints through full ROM
2. passive stretching: therapist moves clients limbs/joints beyond normal ROM to stretch muscles (relieves tension and improves flexibility)

Question 3

active joint movements

Answer 3

• clients are actively moving w guidance of LMT
• used to increase strength, improve coordination and balance and enhance physical performance
• slow and controlled
• therapist guides client through movmeent
• provides feedback and assistance
• athletes and improving physical performance

Question 4

what are the 3 types of active joint movements used in MT?

Answer 4

1. active range of motion: client moves limbs through full ROM wihtout any assistance from therapist (improves joint mobility and increase strength
2. active-assisted ROM: client moves limb WITH assistance of therapist (imrpove joint mobility, increase strength, enhance coordination and balance)
3. isometric contraction: client holds muscle in static position while therapist provides resistance (can improve muscle strength and stability)

Question 5

what are the barriers that limit ROM?

Answer 5

• anatomic barriers
• psychological barriers
• pathological barriers

Question 6

what are anatomic barriers?

Answer 6

• physical structures of body that limit ROM
• EX: bone structure, joint capsule, ligaments)
• limit amount of movment at specific limb
• massage aleevieres tension and promotes relaxation in muscles around limb that increases ROM
• can only be overcome to certain point

Question 7

what are psychological barriers

Answer 7

• fear, anxiety, emotional distress effect being willing and able to do exercises and stretches to improve
• must take in account emotional state and provide safe environment

Question 8

what are pathological barriers

Answer 8

• physical conditions and injuries that limit ROM
• scar tissue, inflammation, joint degeneration
• require treatment (PT, medication, surgery)
• MT reduces tension promotes healing and improves ROM over time

Question 9

what are the effects and benefits of joint movements? (7)

Answer 9

• increased ROM
• pain relief
• improved circulation
• enhanced athletic performance
• reduced stress and tension
• improved posture
• injury prevention