SSTM

Question 1

What are the 3 types of SSTM

Answer 1

Physiological (stretch)
Accessory (DTF, bowing)
Combined (e.g. hip extension with bowing)

Question 2

How does physiological SSTM work

Answer 2

It can increase Rom due to uncrimping of creeped collagen fibres, helps elongate and realign collagen fibres which will strengthen tissue and help type 1 collagen formation

Question 3

Benefits of SSTM

Answer 3

Inc Rom
Inc confidence
Dec kinesiphobia 
Hypoalgesic effects - downregulation and pain gate 
Increase properioception

Question 4

Collagen remodelling facts

Answer 4

Collagen secreted by fibroblasts
Type 3 collagen fibrils are thinner than type 1 collagen, so you want type 1 collagen after tendinopathies in remodelling.
Collagen is a triple helix in structure and provides tensile strength to tendons and muscles