Chapter 15

Question 1

Massage Techniques: Effleurage

Answer 1

Light method - can induce relaxation
Deep method - designed to bring about physiological responses

Question 2

Massage Techniques: Friction

Answer 2

used often around joints and other areas where tissue is thin
Used on scars, adhesions, muscle spasms and fascia

Question 3

Massage Techniques: Petrissage (kneading)

Answer 3

Adaptable to loose and heavy tissue areas
Wrings out the muscle, loosening adhesions and squeezing congestive materials into the general circulation

Question 4

Massage Techniques: Tapotement (cupping)

Answer 4

produces and invigorating and stimulating sensation
should be done until skin is pinkish

Question 5

Thermal Energy Definition: Conduction

Answer 5

occurs when the heat is transferred from a warmer object to a cooler one (hot pack)

Question 6

Thermal Energy Definition: Convection

Answer 6

transference of heat through the movement of fluids or gasses
(Whirlpool)

Question 7

Thermal Energy Definition: Conversion

Answer 7

Generation of heat from another energy form (sound, electricity, chemical agents)
- ultrasound

Question 8

Thermal Energy Definition: Radiation

Answer 8

heat energy transferred from one object through space to another object

Question 9

what are some desirable therapeutic effects of heat?

Answer 9

Increasing the extensibility of collagen tissues
Decreasing joint stiffness
Reducing pain
Relieving muscle spasm
Reducing inflammation
Edema
Exudates in the post acute phase of healing
Increases blood flow

Question 10

What does heat do to the body?

Answer 10

Increase the extensibility of collagen tissue