APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

PELVIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Massage:-Assist in prevention of adhesions-Muscle is kept in ____ position to keep from damage-GENTLE message, used with caution
A
SHORTENED
B
Lengthened
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A deep tissue massage breaks down adhesions and collagen fibres that can be caused as a result of scar tissue. Adhesions restrict movement and increase pain resulting in an increase in stress. Breaking down scar tissue through deep tissue massage relieves restriction to decrease pain and reduce stress.

Detailed explanation-2: -As friction massage causes a transverse movement of the collagen fibers, it helps in preventing adhesion formation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Yes they can! Scar massage is one way to break up adhesions after surgery2. Scar massage is different from other forms of massage. Scar massage happens just around and over the scar in order to stretch the scar and bring back normal movement.

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