Why is the thixotropic nature of the ground substance important in massage therapy?
What will be an ideal response?
A complete response should include these concepts:
• Because it is thixotropic, the ground substance of fascia is more fluid and flexible when it is warm.
• This is an important reason why the tissues must be warmed up prior to being treated.
• Cooling of the ground substance is significant because it is involved in the development of pathologies, especially where there is ischemia or lack of blood flow for other reasons.
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A) asks the patient to describe how he feels when he breathes. B) counts breaths for 15 seconds and multiplies by four. C) obtains a heart rate and divides it by three. D) assesses the patient for any sign of breathing difficulty.
Imagine you have a patient who has just moved to your area from out of state
The patient was covered under the Medicaid program in the previous state and tells you that he knows the service he needs is covered because it was covered in the previous state. How do you address this with the patient?