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Myofascial Interventions For The OT: Instrument Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization And Mechanical Percussion Massage

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1.  What is a symptom of a trigger point?
  1. Painful compression
  2. Referred pain/tenderness
  3. Motor dysfunction
  4. All of the above
2.  Which of the following is NOT a current scientific theory behind Instrument Assisted Soft-Tissue Massage (IASTM)?
  1. IASTM affects the tissue viscoelastic properties
  2. IASTM causes tissue relaxation and pain reduction
  3. IASTM causes excitability and spasticity
  4. IASTM causes changes in fascial inflammation
3.  What is an observable change after mechanical compression of the myofascia?
  1. Increased joint ROM
  2. Increased pain modulation
  3. Increased movement efficiency
  4. All of the above
4.  Which is NOT a common myofascial compression intervention?
  1. Dry needling
  2. IASTM
  3. Weighted blankets
  4. Mechanical percussion
5.  What is an absolute contraindication for performing IASTM?
  1. Diabetes
  2. Skin rash, open wounds, or severe petechiae
  3. Unhealed closed fracture
  4. Patient age