BACK MASSAGE Flashcards

1
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technique used to calm themselves decreasing anxiety and controlling arousal. It can increase the sense of control, reduce anxiety, and help the performer feel calm and comfortable.

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Relaxation

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  • different ways of how to reduce the body’s stress response. The stress response might be in terms of tight muscles that clench up because of stress
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RELAXATION THERAPY

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3
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also known as relaxation training is any method, process, procedure, or activity that helps a person to relax; attain a state of increased calmness or otherwise reduce levels of anxiety stress or anger.

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RELAXATION TECHNIQUE

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4
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done to manipulate the tissue in rhythm. In physiology _____ causes peripheral vasodilation which increases the exchange of nutrients and metabolic waste products.

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MASSAGE

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5
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is an activity use surface hand, this move follow vena circulation

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a. Stroking (effleurage)

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6
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is a squeezing movement by holding the tissue between the fingers

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b. Kneading (petrissage)

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7
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is a movement by using the edge of the hand stimulate circulation

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c. Tapping (tapotement)

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8
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is circular motion using the palm of the hand, carried out in the direction of the vena circulation of the heart

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d. Friction

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9
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The greatest relaxation effect of a massage occurs when

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the rhythm of the massage is coordinated with the patient’s breathing.

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10
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A back massage should take about _______ and can be given with the patient’s bath, before bedtime, or at any other time during the day.

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five to ten minutes

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11
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what is NOT a physical effect of massage?

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INDUCE INDURATION

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12
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this massage is categorized as superficial or deep

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STROKING (unsure of this)

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13
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also referred to as STRIKING this type of series of brisk blows which follow each other rapidly and movement comes mainly from wrists

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TAPOTEMENT

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14
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which principle does not apply to effleurage

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used with postural drainage

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15
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uses palmar surface of the hands, gentle pressure used with hands working in opposite directions

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KNEADING

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16
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T OR F: EFFLEURAGE is used to begin and end every massage

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TRUE

17
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TRUE OR FALSE: massage helps the circulatory system by inhibiting vasoconstriction, to prevent the release of histamine

A

FALSE, it actually causes vasodilation

18
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EFFLEURAGE massage movement opposes venous flow

A

FALSE

19
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TRUE OR FALSE: the purpose of EFFLEURAGE is to GLIDE over the skin to attempt to move deep muscle tissue

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FALSE

20
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A SERIES OF SMALL CIRCULAR MOVEMENTS USING FIRM CONTACT TO THE BODY PART CAUSING UNDERLYING TISSUES TO BE MOVED. IS USED TO FREE ADHESIONS AROUND SCAR TISSUE

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TRANSVERSE FRICTION MASSAGE

21
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IS THE MASSAGE TYPE USED FOR POSTURAL DRAINAGE

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TAPOTEMENT

22
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TRUE OR FALSE: massage can prevent atrophy

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FALSE

23
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OCCURS BETWEEN HAND AND FINGER SURFACES. SUPERFICIAL TISSUE MOVED OVER DEEP UNDERLYING ONES. SMALL CIRCULAR MOTIONS AT MYOFACIAL JUNCTIONS

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FRICTION

24
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ALSO REFERRED TO AS SHAKING

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VIBRATION

25
Q

which of the following are contraindications for massage

  • acute conditions
  • edema
  • healing skin graft
  • fracture
  • infection
A
  • acute conditions

- infection

26
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TRUE OR FALSE: massage improves function of sebaceous and sweat glands

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TRUE

27
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MASSAGE CAN INCREASES PERISTALSIS IN INTESTINES

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TRUE

28
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CENTRIPETAL means

  • towards the heart
  • away from the heart
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TOWARDS THE HEART

29
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CENTRIFUGAL

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away from the heart

30
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T OR F: massage directly effects bone growth, due to increase circulation

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FALSE, can aid in bone repair but does not directly effect bone growth

31
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T OR F: Percussion can decrease hypersensitivity

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TRUE

32
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INDICATIONS FOR MASSAGE

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  • paralysis
  • muscle spasms
  • bell’s palsy
33
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SOFT TISSUES ARE PRESSED, SQUEEZED AND LIFTED IN THE DIRECTION OF VENOUS FLOW, PRESSURE IS EXERTED TOWARD MIDLINE OF THE BODY

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PETRISSAGE

34
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HANDS ON CONTACT, THROUGH THE ANS, CREATES A REACTION IN SKIN DUE TO STIMULATION OF SENSORY FIBERS (SKIN REDNESS)

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REFLEXIVE MECHANISM

35
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TRUE OR FALSE: SLOW RHYTHMICALMASSAGE CAN CREATE A SEDATIVE EFFECT WITHIN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

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TRUE