Massage Therapist

Answer: C Cross-fiber friction compresses and spreads tissue into underlying layers of muscle and bone. CFF is primarily use to realign scar tissue along the lines of normal tissue and is performed across the muscle fiber. It is usually applied slowly, deeply, and in specific, localized areas. Compressing and spreading tissue allows for muscle fibers to be separated, toxins to be released and circulation to be increased. It is one of the most widely used techniques in scar tissue rehabilitation.