 | Chapter Objectives
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At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will understand: - components and functions of fibrous connective tissue
- difference between loose and dense fibrous connective tissue
- how and why connective tissue changes in response to stress
- history, theory, and application of the connective tissue massage techniques discussed
- history of myofascial trigger points
- normal contraction cycle of a muscle fiber
- causes and characteristics of myofascial trigger points
- pathophysiology of a trigger point
- how to treat a trigger point using noninvasive techniques
- how and when to perform the advanced strokes discussed
- uses and benefits of stretching, and reasons people don't stretch
- what research says about stretching
- theory and application of the stretching methods discussed
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