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Cervical Contrast Treatment – Presentation Outline
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Direct pressure is then applied from the mastoid process along the occipital bone on each side of the head. Again with any location of tender points direct pressure can be held for 8-12 seconds. Repeat on each side of the head three times.
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Gently grab the soft tissue and squeeze in a downward direction toward the table. Start at C7 and work your way up the cervical area. Hold a few seconds at each spot. Squeeze ligamentum nuchae and pull down toward the table until the tissues soften. Instinctively most people know when they have a headache to squeeze the back of the neck; this technique is a way for the therapist to mimic that action.
After applying Prossage and massaging the posterior cervical muscles, wipe excess oil and apply Biofreeze Pain Reliever to the area treated. The purpose of the Biofreeze application post massage is to reduce any remaining tenderness.
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Apply cervical flexion until you feel any resistance. Hold for two seconds and repeat the motion three times.
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Apply lateral cervical flexion until you feel any resistance. Hold for two seconds and repeat the motion three times.
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Apply rotation movement until you feel any resistance. Hold for two seconds and repeat the motion three times.
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Apply flexion at a 45 degree angle with the head rotated 90 degrees until you feel any resistance. Hold for two seconds and repeat the motion three times.
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Cervical Contrast Treatments – video presentation.
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Cervical Contrast Treatment Quiz
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1. What was the first step to this protocol?
Answer c - Assessment of ROM; Assessment of Range of Motion helps the client experience the benefit of the technique and locate source of restriction or pain.
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2. What is the first technique used in the protocol?
Answer d - Myofascial release; Myofascial release prepares the tissue for deeper work.
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3. What is the last step in this protocol?
Answer d - Apply stretching; Stretching maximizes the increase in range of motion.
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4. What is the purpose of applying Biofreeze Pain Reliever after massage?
Answer a – Relieves residual soreness; Its active ingredient is scientifically shown to relieve pain.
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5. Which of the following is an ingredient in Prossage?
Answer a - Safflower seed oil – It provides the Prossage its viscosity.
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Curriculum developed for Performance Health by Michael McGillicuddy LMT, NCTMB CKTI. Michael owns and operates a massage school in Winter Park Florida and is a Continuing Education provider. He specializes in sports massage and pain management. Michael is also a Certified Kinesiotaping Instructor and is the president of USA Pro-Sports.
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