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Chemical: Vasodilation and local blood flow are increased as a result of histamineMechanical: Increased Venous flowIncreased lymphatic flowReduction in oedema Reflex Effects: Stimulates local cutaneous mechanoreceptors that moderate painIncrease blood pressure initially, then decrease it.

Chemical: Vasodilation and local blood flow are increased as a result of histamineMechanical: Increased Venous flowIncreased lymphatic flowReduction in oedema Reflex Effects: Stimulates local cutaneous mechanoreceptors that moderate painIncrease blood pressure initially, then decrease it.

Chemical: Vasodilation and local blood flow are increased as a result of histamineMechanical: Increased Venous flowIncreased lymphatic flowReduction in oedema Reflex Effects: Stimulates local cutaneous mechanoreceptors that moderate painIncrease blood pressure initially, then decrease it.

Chemical: Vasodilation and local blood flow are increased as a result of histamineMechanical: Increased Venous flowIncreased lymphatic flowReduction in oedema Reflex Effects: Stimulates local cutaneous mechanoreceptors that moderate painIncrease blood pressure initially, then decrease it.

Helps reduce muscle tone-Loosens adhesions of muscle fibres and connective tissue and stretches tissuesIncrease circulation throughout tissueHelps reduce ‘toxins’ (build up of metabolites) Decrease effects of fibrous thickening

Empties venous beds↑ capillary flowRelaxation of hypertonic Muscles↑ parasympathetic stimulation

Empties venous beds↑ capillary flowRelaxation of hypertonic Muscles↑ parasympathetic stimulation

↓ stiffness due to ischaemiaLoosens adhered tissuesStretches muscle fibresMaintains/Improves muscle toneImproves circulation to nerves

Loosens adhesive muscle tissuesStretches muscle fibresMaintain/Improve toneIncreases circulation to nerves

Loosens adhered cutaneous and fascial layers.Stretching fascia↑ superficial vascular flow

Active trigger pointA TP that actively refers pain either locally or to another location (most trigger points refer pain elsewhere in the body along nerve pathways)A latent trigger pointA TP that exists, but does not yet refer pain actively, but may do so when pressure or strain is applied to the myofascial structure containing the trigger point.A key trigger point A TP that has a pain referral pattern along a nerve pathway that activates a latent trigger point on the pathway, or creates it. A satellite trigger pointA TP which is activated by a key trigger point. Successfully treating the key trigger point will often resolve the satellite, either converting it from being active to latent or completely treating it.

Anaerobic – Phosphocreatine (PCr) System (ATP; triphosphate, as in three phosphates)

Glycolytic or Lactic Acid System

Aerobic System

Frequency, intensity, time and type

FrictionalOccurs when a tendon repeatedly moves over a bursa

ChemicalCaused by a substance formed as a result of inflammatory or degenerative condition of tendons

Septic Caused by bacterial infection either from blood or from external environment

Stimulates muscleHelps maintain muscle toneHelps improve muscle tone

1. Hacking

2. Cupping

3. Pounding

Shaking & JostlingA course vibration applied to a muscle group or limbs.RollingAn introductory or ending rhythmical oscillating massage technique applied to the body

Frictions stimulate fibre orientation in regenerating connective tissue:Frictions prevent adhesion formation and ruptures unwanted adhesions As transverse friction aims basically to achieve transverse movement of the collagen structure of the connective tissue, crosslinks and adhesion formation are prevented .

Frictions induce a traumatic hyperemia.Forceful deep friction produces vasodilatation and increased bloodflow to the area.

Stimulates nerve tissue and can tighten loose tissue

Supraspinatus tendonosis, impingement syndrome Tennis elbow or tendonosis of the common flexor or extensor tendons of the forearms Ilotibial band syndrome Achilles tendonosis Plantar fasciitis DeQuervain’s tenosynoviti

1) Head/neck tilt.2) Head rotation indicates tightness in muscles such as sternocleidomastoid.3) Are the shoulders level? 4) Shoulder bulk. Is there an increase or a decrease in shoulder bulk? 5) Scapula distance from spine. Is the medial border of the scapula the same distance from the spine on both left and right sides?6) hat is the overall spinal alignment like? 7) What is the distance of the clients arm from their body? 8) Skin creases. Are there more skin creases on one side of the waist than the other? 9) Elbow position. 10) Thigh/calf bulk. Is this equal? 11) Calf midline. 12) Genu varum/valgus. Is the client bow legged or do they have knock knees? 13) Foot position.

Does the client have a forward head posture? Are the shoulders protracted? Is there noticable kyphosis? Lumbar spine. Is this lordotic or flat? Knee position. Are the knees normal, flexed or hyperextended?

Typical injury sequence:Anterior Talofibular LigamentCalcaneofibular LigamentPosterior talofibular ligamentMusculotendinous units supporting the ankle joint

Hairline or microscopic break in a bone due to repetitive stress rather than trauma.

Anerior draw and ankle tilt.

Looking for pain or laxity.

Impingement on the median nerve through the carpal tunnelTunnel is 20mm wide and 25mm long. 9 flexor tendons pass through and the median nerve. Causes:Inflammation of flexor tendonsPregnancyFractureHand intensive activities i.e cycling