Body Massage Flashcards
What are the main treatment objectives to body massage?
Take away tension, increase blood flow, relaxation, decrease stress
How can massage help to prevent varicose veins?
Stimulate blood flow
What are the 3 body types?
Mesomorph (muscle)
Ectomorph (thin)
Endomorph (large)
Where in/on the body can visceral fat be found?
Belly and around internal organs
What is Kyphosis?
Hunch Back
Where should clinical waste be placed?
In closed bin that is label (yellow bin)
What is the Gyratory mechanical massager (G5) used for?
Cellulite, increase blood flow, tense muscles
What do pre-heated treatments do before massage?
Opens pores, warms muscles, preps body for massage
Why should caution be taken when treating a diabetic client?
Loss of pressure sensation
How might mature clients be treated?
More oil or cream, light pressure
Which movements are best for adipose tissue around the waste area?
Kneeling, ringing, sculpting
How should the work area be for a body massage?
Light lowered, soft music, ask client about room temperature
How might you recognize a combination skin type?
Oily T-zone, larger pores in this area, dry or smaller pores on cheeks
What are the characteristics of dehydrated skin?
Flakey, red, tight, fine lines
Why might a client suffering from a dysfunctional nervous system not be able to have a body massage treatment?
Might not feel the pressure
What hereditary skin condition is recognized as being red, thick, flaky with silvery plaques?
Psoriasis
Why can a client suffer from aching sore muscles a massage?
Build up of lactic acid
What exercise would benefit a client with Lordosis?
Flat on back bring knees to chest
What is the main symptom of epilepsy?
Shaking
What effect does massage have on muscular system?
Decrease tension, relaxation
What effect does massage have on the lymphatic system?
Stimulates lymph nodes helps with drainage
Which massage movement is best at breaking down adhesion and mobilizing fibrous tissue?
Petrissage
Which massage movement is best for using down the sides of the spine for lethargic clients?
Friction
What is the best massage medium for very dry skin?
Oil
What is the legislation connected to safe lifting techniques to limit injury?
Manual Lifting Act
What is inflammation of the walls of the vein accompanied by swelling and pain know as?
Varicose veins
The 5 classifications of Massage Movements are ?
Effeurage
Petrissage
Tapotement
Frictions
Vibrations
