Chapter 1: Advanced techniques Flashcards
_____________ - a series of breathing exercises used to help your client relax. These techniques can also be used to help your client work through their pain.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Complete the Relaxation/Pain control breathing technique.
- Sit in a comfortable position or lie down.
- Close your eyes.
- Place one hand on your chest and one hand on your abdomen.
4.
- Continue to inhale until your lungs are completely filled.
- Inhale in through the nose, the hand on your abdomen should rise first, as you continue to inhale, the hand on your chest should rise second.
What are the contraindications for breathing technique?
Diabetes
uncontrolled hypertension
renal disease
These techniques encourage lymphatic drainage and reduce certain types of edema.
Manual Lymph Drainage
How Manual Lymph Drainage techniques is applied?
Techniques are applied uni-directional (towards the heart) rhythmically and segmental starting at the proximal lymph nodes and working in an over-lapping fashion distally, towards the edema site.
Pressure in Manual Lymph Drainage techniques is very light ( __________ )
20 - 40 mmHg
Why very light pressure is applied in Manual Lymph Drainage techniques?
To avoid collapsing the superficial lymph nodes.
Who developed Manual Lymph Drainage techniques and what year?
Emil Vodder 1930’s
In Manual Lymph Drainage techniques, Each manipulation must be repeated how many times?
minimum of 5 to 7 times
It Determine if swelling is acute, subacute or chronic over the affected area.
4 T’s of palpation
When doing Manual Lymph Drainage techniques affected area should be:
Elevated
____________ are applied using the palmar surface of the hand to the lymphatic nodes of the most proximal part of the limb (or body part) that has edema.
Compressions
In doing Lymph pump to proximal lymph nodes we can use:
Towel roll
Larger areas proximal to the edema are treated using ____________ . You can use the entire _________ or just the palmar side of the proximal fingers.
stationary circles
palm of the hand
True or False:
a. When you reach the edema, lymph drainage is done using the ulnar border of the hand or the radial border of the thumbs. The movement is always distal.
b. Tissue proximal to the edema is not treated, until the edema site has decreased.
False
Correct:
a. When you reach the edema, lymph drainage is done using the ulnar border of the hand or the radial border of the thumbs. The movement is always proximal.
b. Tissue distal to the edema is not treated, until the edema site has decreased.
This technique is performed without oil and is usually performed before any other techniques.
Manual Lymph Drainage
How many minutes ‘post massage’ is Manual Lymph Drainage techniques can done?
20 - 30 minutes
Why we need to wait 20 - 30 minutes ‘post massage’ before performing Manual Lymph Drainage?
you have to wait 20 - 30 minutes ‘post massage’ so that the lymph nodes are no longer collapsed.
Contraindications of Manual Lymph Drainage Techniques.
Recent thrombosis
acute conditions due to bacterial or viral infections, malignant pathologies severe varicose veins.
Once you have performed the Manual Lymph Drainage, then you can apply this technique around the edema site. This technique is called:
Specific swelling technique
True regarding Specific swelling technique. Except:
a. At the swelling site, shave ¼ to 1/8 inches around the periphery of swelling (always finish above). Continue to drain into nearest lymph node using MLD or effleurage. Use reflex moves over injury. Pressure is very light.
b. Repeat MLD technique, drainage and reflex moves until swelling goes down or pain is relieved.
c. With continued treatments as swelling subsides, progress into area of trauma with superficial effleurage.
Except: b
Correct: Repeat shaving technique, drainage and reflex moves until swelling goes down or pain is relieved.
In Specific swelling technique, with continued treatments as swelling subsides, progress into area of trauma with ______________ .
superficial effleurage
In Specific swelling technique: Once client can tolerate __________ , then progress to large and small kneading and eventually frictions (only performed in chronic stage). Pressure in this stage can be increased.
deep effleurage
________________ - are sensory organs located in the muscle tendon. It increases in concentration, the closer the tendon is to the muscle. They determine the amount of tension put on a tendon and use a protective reflex to prevent muscular injury.
Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO)
This reflex is activated when muscle tension is placed on the tendon. In order to prevent what the GTO perceives as danger of a tendon rupture, it has to stop a muscle contraction. It does this by controlling nerve firing, causing the muscle to relax.
protective reflex
This concept is used by the Massage Therapist to release muscle tone when ‘on site’ massage is too painful. It is most effective in muscles, where tendons are easily palpable.
Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO)
Regarding how to perform Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO) technique: True or False
a. Use reinforced thumb or fingers. A transverse stretch or direct compression is applied to the tendon for a minimum of 30 seconds or until the muscle relaxes.
b. The tendon may be bowed in an ‘S’ or ‘C’ shape. Pressure is moderate to deep.
True
Compression applied to the part of the tendon adjacent to the _________________ , will give best results due to the greatest concentration of GTO.
muscle-tendon junction
This technique may be uncomfortable for client. Prior to perform Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO) we should first:
Remind client of pain scale and breathing, to decrease the perception of pain.
List are contraindication of Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO) Technique. Except:
a. Edema surrounding tendon
b. Hypotonic or atrophy muscles
c. Cough
d. Pathologies of connective tissue which may include shortening of tissue, adhesions causing binding, pulling and restricting movement and joint laxity.
e. Skin lesions
Except: c
This technique can be used to reduce tone in a muscle, when direct work to the muscle belly is too painful.
Origin and Insertion Technique
What we use in doing Origin and Insertion Technique?
the thumb or finger kneading
In Origin and Insertion Technique, the therapist covers the origin of the muscle to be treated and performs a series of _______ , with fiber strokes ( _______ ).
cross-fiber
+ signs
In Origin and Insertion Technique: work cross-fiber, with fiber on the ___________ until the tissue releases. Then move slightly along the origin ________ the muscle belly and repeat the technique.
same location
towards
Rate and pressure in Origin and Insertion Technique are:
variable
Origin and Insertion Technique stimulates receptors in the muscle-tendon junction which reflexively reduces nerve firing and helps to relax the muscle belly. This receptors are called:
sensory receptors
Contraindications for Origin and Insertion Technique:
a. Edema surrounding tendon
b. Hypotonic or atrophy muscles
c. Pathologies of connective tissue which may include shortening of tissue, adhesions causing binding, pulling and restricting movement and joint laxity.
d. Skin lesions
True or False:
Both GTO and O&I can be painful if client’s muscles are in spasm. Use a lower pain scale (3).
True
This technique uses the reflex effect of muscle spindles to reduce the overall tone of a muscle.
Muscle Approximation
___________ - are sensory organs located throughout a skeletal muscle. They monitor the length of the muscle and the rate at which this length changes, preventing injury from over-stretching.
Muscle spindles
By approximating the ends of the muscle, the stretch on the muscle spindle is ________ thus _______ the muscle tone.
decreased
reducing
Complete the Muscle Approximation technique.
- Using hands, the origin and insertion of a muscle is grasped and slowly and forcibly drawn together.
- You grasp the muscle by compressing the origin and insertion onto bony structures below or by using the pincer grasp.
- You hold the position until the muscle relaxes.
4.
- Your hands do not slide over the skin.
- Usually hold for 30 - 60 seconds depending on the severity of the spasm or hypertonicity.
This technique helps to mobilize the thorax.
Rib Springing/Rib Compression - breathing against resistance
The chosen portion of the rib cage is held by the therapist’s hands while the client _______ .
exhales
In Rib Springing/Rib Compression technique: The therapist applies a compressive force against the ________ .
rib cage
The procedure of inhaling of client against resistance and exhaling, is performed a total of ________ .
three times
When the client has inhaled half way on the third inhale, What will the therapist do?
the therapist quickly, yet smoothly, releases the compressive force.
In Rib Springing/Rib Compression technique: The technique has been done correctly. If the client has:
an audible intake of breath
Contraindications of Rib Springing/Rib Compression technique:
Acute injury dislocated / broken ribs inflammation of costal cartilage osteoporosis.
True or False:
In Rib Springing/Rib Compression technique:
Remember to have the client put some effort into inhaling, as it will increase the contraction of the intercostal muscles and thus help to increase the muscle effectiveness in mobilizing the thorax. Can perform rib springing more than 3 times in one treatment.
False
Correct: . Do NOT perform rib springing more than 3 times in one treatment.
This technique is used during abdominal massage or when the client has a respiratory problem.
Diaphragm Release
What is the position of the client in doing the technique of Diaphragm Release?
Supine position with abdominal drape
In Diaphragm Release, As the client breathes out and the diaphragm contracts and rises to push CO2 out of the lungs. The therapist will:
follow it with the tips of fingers, pad of the thumb and/or ulnar border of the hand until the exhalation is finished.
Client will have trouble breathing in, against resistance. After about ________ , release your pressure and allow them to breathe in fully. This helps to reduce any restrictions and encourage the _______ to work better and expand ________ and increase O2 intake.
3 - 4 seconds
diaphragm
chest area
These are passive movements (PROM) performed by the therapist to rhythmically mobilize joints. The amplitude of the rocking and shaking movements are gradually increased. The rocking and shaking movements can be maintained for several minutes and gradually decreased.
Rhythmic Mobilizations
The speed of the movements in performing Rhythmic Mobilizations depends on:
patient’s body
rhythm
flexibility
Range Of Motion
desire
In Rhythmic Mobilizations, The treatment will be more effective if :
you have the client breathe deeply.
What is the effect of Rhythmic Mobilizations?
help relax a patient who has trouble loosening up
assess any restrictions of motion or holding patterns
help reduce muscle hypertonicity.
Test for fascial restrictions. Assessment methods include slow skin rolling, fascial glide and positional testing. This step is done in what technique?
Myofascial Release Technique
True or False:
In Myofascial Release Technique, The client is position only in supine position. True or False:
False
Correct: client is place in best position for ease of technique and comfort for both of you. Take your time and change position if needed.
________ is connective tissue in the body. It is collagen and elastin fibres in ground substance, woven together like a sweater.
Fascia
Fascia is also known as:
“organizer” of the body
What are the Three Fascial Layers?
a) Subcutaneous/superficial -> living body- suit; surrounds whole body.
b) Subserous -> fascial “bags” that your organs develop inside.
c) Deep -> around muscle groups, individual muscles – periosteum (around bones).
What is the load capacity of Fascia?
Some fascia has a load capacity of about 2000lbs/sq inch.
In Myofascial Release Technique: When the technique is too deep and too quick it leads to:
autonomic exhaustion
What are the signs of autonomic exhaustion?
- Tearing of eyes (can be emotional)
- Shaking/tremors
- Skin pallor or extreme hyperemia or grayish tone
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Change in mood , STOP TREATMENT!!!!
“The body will mold itself based on the forces applied to it” therefore, with fascial restrictions, putting unnatural forces on the body, the body will mold to the new and usually less beneficial posture position-MFR can change this.
Wolff’s Law
As the therapist, if the technique is too painful for you, you should:
STOP
What are the contraindications of Myofascial Release Technique?
Acute circulatory conditions
Malignancy Cellulitis
Systemic or local infection
Sutures
Advanced diabetes
Fascia is generally oriented in a longitudinal direction. What are the 5 areas where fascia forms a web-like diaphragm?
- Pelvic diaphragm
- Thoracic diaphragm
- Cervical regions (either thoracic inlet or outlet)
- Hyoid diaphragm
- Occipital diaphragm
The actual technique Myofascial Release is divided into two:
direct and indirect
The direct technique takes the fascia towards the restriction or adhesion. Some direct techniques are:
Skin rolling
Crossed-hand fascial stretch
Fascial spreading
Cutting technique
Fascial torquing
S-bowing
C-bowing
J-stroke
___________ : The thumbs are placed on the skin next to each other, while the fingers grasp the skin, forming a line. The fingers are pulled towards the thumbs, raising the skin between them, from the underlying layer. The thumbs are slowly pushed away from the therapist over the skin, engaging the tissue.
Skin rolling
If oil is used in skin rolling this technique is called:
petrissage technique
________________ : The therapist’s forearms are held parallel to each other with the elbows at 90 degrees of flexion. The palms of the hands contact the client’s skin with the hands positioned so that the fingers are pointing away from each other. The heels of the hands are a few inches apart.
Crossed-hands fascial stretch
_____________ : The fingertips or thumbs of both hands may be used for this technique; it is important to hold the fingers of one hand together for support. The fingertips are placed on the skin at the required depth, then moved apart to take up the slack.
Fascial spreading
_________ : The therapist’s fingers are held together for support and then placed on the skin at the required depth. The terminal phalanges are slightly flexed; the tissue is engaged by pulling towards the therapist. To treat, the fingertips, especially the middle fingertip, are pulled through the tissue towards the therapist, in a cutting motion (Ebner, 1980).
Cutting technique
______________ : The tissue is raised between fingertips and thumbs of both hands, to take up the slack, then pulled further off the underlying surface and twisted to engage it.
Fascial torquing
_______________ - The usual concepts of engaging, then holding the technique to release are followed. If the same thumb position is used on a tendon, it is called S-bowing Golgi tendon organ release.
S-bowing fascial technique
__________________: The thumbs are placed on the skin next to each other while thefingers grasp the skin forming a line. The fingers are pulled towards the therapist, with the little and ring fingers moving more than the index and middle fingers; at the same time the thumbs are pushed away from the therapist. This distorts the fascia into a C-shape which is engaged and held to release.
C-bowing fascial technique
If the same finger and thumb positions are used on a tendon, it is called:
C-bowing
Golgi tendon organ release
_________ : This is the deepest, most destructive direct fascial technique. It is used selectively after more superficial fascial techniques have been used, applied in an organized manner in lines or rows.
J-stroke
What is the Effect Direct fascial techniques?
Direct fascial techniques increase the excursion and flexibility of fascia by moving it towards, then beyond, the restriction.
Contraindications of Direct fascial techniques:
acute injury
hypotonic or atonic muscles
fragile skin
skin lesions and recent incisions
painful conditions
anticoagulant medication.
_______________ - is moving away from the restriction, or put another way, going into the direction of ease (the way the tissues want to go). This technique basically unhooks tissues.
The indirect technique
Statement regarding indirect Fascial techniques: True or False.
- indirect Fascial techniquesare done with little or no lubricant, within client pain tolerances.
- The appropriate level of fascia is reached by applying pressure to the tissue.
- Placing a stretch on the fascia, will take the elastic slack out of the tissue.
- Remember when addressing different tissues, the therapist must change their focus to the appropriate tissue.
True
This technique is specifically intended to disrupt and break down existing and forming adhesions in muscles, tendons and ligaments, using compression and motion.
Cross Fiber Frictions
Cross Fiber Frictions technique is same as:
Frictions/cross-fibre frictions/Cyriax’s technique
It can be used to test tendons, muscles and ligaments for adhesions and restrictions.
Palpation and ROM
What is needed prior to Friction Therapy?
consent to treat client with this technique
In Cross Fiber Frictions:
Friction for _________ , tenderness should decrease (if tenderness does not decrease but increases, the technique should be ___________ ).
1-2 minutes
discontinued
Frictions are performed as follows: Except
- Friction - Drain
- Friction - Stretch
- Friction - Drain
- Stretch - Ice
Except: 4