Basic Definitions Flashcards
What is a symptom or reason pointing toward treatment?
Indication
What are the 4 meanings of massage therapy?
- The manipulation of the soft tissue of the body
- Applied in a scientific manner
- With the knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology
- For therapeutic purposes
What is a symptom or condition to give indication against the advisability of a particular treatment?
Contraindication
What is an absolute CI?
Whole body is not allowed treatment
What is a local CI?
Area of the body is to be avoided in treatment
What is increased tone or tension?
Hypertonic
What is to do with purpose?
Intent
What is to examine by touch?
Palpation
What is a caution employed before treatment? Using foresight to best avoid a negative outcome?
Precaution
What is the awareness of one’s body and positioning?
Proprioception
What is stationary?
Referencing massage - the manipulation does not travel
Static
What is to apply in a rotation or twist to the tissue?
Torque
