MSTH 104 - Connective Tissue Techniques

What sensation can the patient expect when you are performing connective tissue techniques?

• Numbness

• Achiness

• Burning

• Tingling

Which connective tissue technique is considered most superficial?

• Skin Rolling

• Myofascial Release

• Direct Fascial Technique

• Friction

Whenever possible, an orthopedic stretch should be combined with which of the following connect tissue techniques?

• Skin Rolling

• Myofascial Release

• Direct Fascial Technique

• Friction

Direct fascial technique must be performed in the same direction as associated muscle fibers.

• True

• False

Lubricant is required when performing connective tissue techniques.

• True

• False

A cross-handed position is usually most comfortable for the therapist when performing this CTT over large areas.

• Direct Fascial Technique

• Skin Rolling

• Myofascial Release

• Friction

Superficial fascia connects to deeper fascia.

• True

• False

If signs of inflammation present during the application of CTT, what should the therapist do?

• Continue technique if pain is tolerable

• Discontinue technique and apply heat

• Discontinue technique and apply cold

• Discontinue and ask patient to apply cold at home

All of the following CTT involve a gliding component except for?

• Skin Rolling

• Myofascial Release

• Direct Fascial Technique

In which circumstance would you NOT apply connective tissue techniques?

• Reduced fascial mobility

• Scar tissue

• Chronic hypertonicity

• Fascial splinting