RCP auto inhibition

Question 1

what does soft tissue release do

Answer 1

releases and lengthens tight tissue, breaks down scar tissue, increases joint ROM,

Question 2

how does reciprocal inhibition work

Answer 2

when a muscle performs a contraction the muscle spindles send signal to inhibit antagonist (inactive) muscle and facilitates the agonist(working muscle) muscle to prevent overstretching

Question 3

what is autogenic inhibition

Answer 3

when the tendons are under stress the golgi tendon organ detects tension and sends a signal to the spinal cord which inhibits the agonist muscle and causes it to relax

Question 4

what soft tissue release /muscle energy techniques can you use

Answer 4

post isometric contraction (auto inhibition)
post facilitation stretch (auto - inhibition)
Reciprocal inhibition

Question 5

why does soft tissue release techniques help

Answer 5

releases and lengthens tight tissues, relieve pain caused be muscle tension, increases ROM,

Question 6

what are some contraindications of using soft tissue release techniques

Answer 6

acute fractures, severe pain, osteoporosis, recent surgery, infection, malignancy in area (present cancer cells) could increase circulation to tumor

Question 7

how does soft tissue release effect autogenic inhibition

Answer 7

by applying a soft tissue release technique the sports therapist will get the person to perform a passive isometric contraction this will cause the golgi tendon organ (GTO) to be activated and send a signal to inhibit the agonist muscle causing the muscle to relax. During the relaxation period the muscle can be stretched further.

Question 8

what are the steps of the autogenic inhibition muscle energy technique

Answer 8

first apply stretch to muscle until they feel slight discomfort. Then get patient to perform contraction provide resistance. Then apply stretch again ROM should have increased. Can repeat 3 - 5 times