Massage techniques that have mechanical effects include which set?

Massage techniques that have mechanical effects include which set?

• A. Myofascial release, cross friction, traegering, rolfing, neural tension
• B. Effleurage and Petrissage
• C. Hoffa only
• D. Cultivisceral response

Answer: (A)

Mechanically acting massage techniques are those that aim to change the physical structure and mobility of tissues through direct manipulation, rather than mainly producing relaxation or improving circulation. The group listed includes methods designed to release fascia, break down adhesions, and improve tissue glide: myofascial release uses sustained pressure to loosen fascia; cross friction massage applies transverse strokes to fibrous adhesions and scar tissue; the Trager approach uses light, rhythmic contact to ease tissue restrictions; rolfing (structural integration) targets the fascial network to reorganize body alignment; and neural tension techniques address mobility of nerves by selective tension and glide. Together, these modalities are focused on producing tangible mechanical changes in tissue mechanics. Effleurage and Petrissage are classic massage strokes that do promote tissue movement and can contribute to mechanical effects, but they are broad, traditional techniques rather than a defined set aimed specifically at fascial release and tissue remodeling. The remaining options refer to terms that aren’t established as a cohesive mechanical-effects set in the same way, so they don’t fit as the intended group.

Mechanically acting massage techniques are those that aim to change the physical structure and mobility of tissues through direct manipulation, rather than mainly producing relaxation or improving circulation. The group listed includes methods designed to release fascia, break down adhesions, and improve tissue glide: myofascial release uses sustained pressure to loosen fascia; cross friction massage applies transverse strokes to fibrous adhesions and scar tissue; the Trager approach uses light, rhythmic contact to ease tissue restrictions; rolfing (structural integration) targets the fascial network to reorganize body alignment; and neural tension techniques address mobility of nerves by selective tension and glide. Together, these modalities are focused on producing tangible mechanical changes in tissue mechanics.

Effleurage and Petrissage are classic massage strokes that do promote tissue movement and can contribute to mechanical effects, but they are broad, traditional techniques rather than a defined set aimed specifically at fascial release and tissue remodeling. The remaining options refer to terms that aren’t established as a cohesive mechanical-effects set in the same way, so they don’t fit as the intended group.