Chapter 1 Flashcards
Chinese Massage
Amma
aa-muh
Japanese Massage
Tsubo
Tsoo-boh
India Treatment
Ayurveda
ai-yr-vay-duh
James Cyriax
Developed deep transverse friction, father of orthopedic medicine
Celsus
Roman physician who wrote de Medicina
Per Henrik Ling
Developed Swedish Gymnastics
Douglas Graham
Popularized the term “massage” in America
Johann Mezer
Developed terminology for massage strokes in French
Charles Taylor
Introduced Medical Gymnastics to the US
Emil Vodder
Developed lymphatic drainege
Effleurage
Gliding strokes directed tword the heart
Petrissage
Kneading strokes to loosen adhesions
Tapotement
Percussion strokes that activate spinal cells
acupressure
The application of finger pressure and touch on specified points to promote balance of chi or energy
Hippocratic oath
A code of ethics for physicians
anatripsis
the art of rubbing a body part upwards
Dr. Vodders manual lymph drainage
gentle massage along the superficial lymphatics that aid the lymphatic systems function and treating lymphedema
Connective tissue massage
massage directed tword the subcutaneous connective tissue
deep transverse friction massage
massage that broadens the fibrous tissues of muscles, tendons, or ligaments; breaking down unwanted adhesions and restoring mobility
bodywork
broad term referring to methods/styles of massage that influence the body in a positive way
rolfing
aligns the major body segments
reflexology
stimulates points on the body which in turn affect other areas or organs
Neuromuscular techniques
a group of techniques that assist and address soft tissue dysfunction by affecting the neurological mechanisms
craniosacral therapy
elevating and enhancing the functioning of the craniosacral system
