MBLEx Domain 4: Benefits, Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques Welcome to your MBLEx Domain 4: Benefits, Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques 1. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques What is the primary effect of myofascial release techniques on the autonomic nervous system? A. Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system B. Reduction of parasympathetic activity C. Enhancement of sympathetic nervous system recovery D. Induction of a parasympathetic response None 2. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques Which technique is most effective for increasing lymphatic circulation and reducing edema? A. Deep tissue massage B. Trigger point therapy C. Manual lymph drainage D. Swedish massage None 3. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques How does neuromuscular therapy primarily reduce pain in a targeted muscle? A. By increasing muscle temperature B. Through passive stretching of the muscle C. By decreasing ischemia and eliminating trigger points D. By enhancing muscular hypertrophy None 4. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques What physiological effect does applying Petrissage techniques have on the muscular system? A. Decrease in muscle spindle activity B. Reduction of collagen synthesis C. Increase in muscle flexibility and removal of waste products D. Increase in neuromuscular blockade None 5. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques Which soft tissue manipulation technique is particularly effective for improving range of motion in clients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)? A. Shiatsu B. Friction massage C. Rolfing D. Tapotement None 6. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques In terms of physiological effects, how does cryotherapy contrast with thermotherapy following soft tissue manipulation? A. Cryotherapy enhances metabolic rate, whereas thermotherapy reduces it B. Cryotherapy reduces muscle spasm more effectively than thermotherapy C. Thermotherapy increases tissue extensibility more than cryotherapy D. Cryotherapy increases circulation more significantly than thermotherapy None 7. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques What is the primary physiological mechanism through which deep tissue massage reduces chronic muscle tension? A. Interrupting the pain-spasm-pain cycle B. Decreasing lymphatic flow C. Increasing superficial blood circulation D. Reducing the rate of muscle contraction None 8. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques Which outcome is a direct effect of applying effleurage techniques at the beginning of a massage session? A. Immediate increase in muscle strength B. Stimulation of deep muscle layers C. Enhancement of client relaxation and increase in blood circulation D. Reduction of nerve firing rates None 9. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques How does sports massage specifically benefit athletes during their recovery phase after intense training? A. By reducing athletic performance B. Through the enhancement of proprioceptive sensitivity C. By decreasing oxygen availability to muscles D. Through the reduction of DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) and improvement in flexibility None 10. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques What effect does applying sustained pressure in myofascial release have on the fascial system? A. Immediate elongation of fascial fibers B. Temporary decrease in fascial hydration C. Release of fascial restrictions and improvement in tissue mobility D. Permanent alteration in fascial composition None 11. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques Which technique is most likely to increase proprioceptive feedback from the body to the brain, thereby aiding in improving body awareness and coordination? A. Static pressure application B. Vibration therapy C. Light effleurage D. High-intensity interval training None 12. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques In the context of massage therapy, how does the application of hydrotherapy with warm water baths before a session influence the outcome of subsequent soft tissue manipulation? A. It decreases the effectiveness of massage techniques B. It increases tissue resistance to manipulation C. It enhances muscle relaxation and blood circulation, improving the efficacy of massage D. It leads to an immediate reduction in muscle elasticity None 13. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques What is the primary physiological reason for incorporating passive stretching techniques after deep tissue massage? A. To reduce the therapeutic effects of the massage B. To increase the risk of muscle injury C. To enhance muscular relaxation and lengthen muscles D. To decrease blood flow to the treated area None 14. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques Which physiological effect is most directly associated with the application of acupressure within a massage session? A. Decreased production of sebum B. Increased rate of bone density loss C. Release of endorphins and reduction in pain perception D. Immediate improvement in cardiac output None 15. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques What is the impact of Swedish massage techniques on the endocrine system? A. Increase in insulin production B. Decrease in levels of stress hormones like cortisol C. Elevation of thyroid-stimulating hormone D. Reduction in estrogen and testosterone levels None 16. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques How does the integration of aromatherapy with massage therapy enhance the physiological benefits of the massage? A. By reducing the efficacy of massage techniques B. Through the psychological impact of scent on stress reduction C. By increasing friction between the skin and massage medium D. Through direct absorption of essential oils into muscles to increase strength None 17. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques What is a primary effect of using reflexology techniques on the feet during a massage session? A. Immediate correction of skeletal misalignments B. Decrease in digestive function C. Stimulation of corresponding areas in the body and promotion of homeostasis D. Increase in foot bone density None 18. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques In the context of soft tissue manipulation, what is the primary goal of incorporating active resistance techniques? A. To diminish the client's range of motion B. To increase muscular endurance without focusing on flexibility C. To strengthen the muscles and improve joint stability D. To exclusively enhance aerobic capacity None 19. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques Which outcome is a direct effect of implementing craniosacral therapy within a massage session? A. Significant increase in blood calcium levels B. Reduction in cerebrospinal fluid flow C. Alleviation of stress and enhancement of the body's self-healing capabilities D. Immediate relief of acute pain conditions None 20. MBLEx: Benefits Physiological Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques What is the effect of trigger point therapy on muscle knots? A. It temporarily increases the size of muscle knots B. It has no significant effect on muscle knots C. It reduces pain and dysfunction by releasing muscle knots D. It exclusively increases blood flow around the muscle knot without affecting its size None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
