Body Systems Flashcards

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Lymphatic drainage

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Increases the removal of waste from body by stimulating lymphatic drainage and blood flow

Increases metabolic rate, digestion and urine out-put

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Circulatory System

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Increases blood circulation, increasing the metabolism of cells by brining fresh oxygenated blood supply

Erythema may be present meaning the blood supply has been stimulated

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Muscular System

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Stimulates muscles using petrissage movements, helps remove tension from muscles by removing waste by increasing blood and lymphatic flow

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Nervous System

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Light effleurage movements sooth sensory nerve endings whole tapotment movements stimulate nerve endings

Frictions over an area will stimulate nerve endings in specific areas, creates a temp increase in muscle tone which dissipates leaving muscle tone more relaxed

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