Ischemic compression
Ischemic Compression
Ischemic compression is a therapeutic procedure used in physical therapy. It involves the application of sustained pressure to an area of the body to reduce muscle tension or induce relaxation. This technique is often used to treat myofascial trigger points, which are hyperirritable spots in the skeletal muscle that are associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band.
Pronunciation
Ischemic: /ɪˈskiːmɪk/ Compression: /kəmˈprɛʃən/
Etymology
The term "ischemic" comes from the Greek word "iskhaimos", meaning "stopping blood", and "compression" comes from the Latin word "compressio", meaning "press together".
Related Terms
- Myofascial Release: A manual therapy technique often used in massage that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion.
- Trigger Point Therapy: A bodywork technique that involves the application of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body.
- Deep Tissue Massage: A type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains.
- Physical Therapy: A healthcare profession that by using mechanical force and movements, manual therapy, exercise therapy, and electrotherapy, remediates impairments and promotes mobility and function.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ischemic compression
- Wikipedia's article - Ischemic compression
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