Chapter 6-effects, Benefits, Indications, Contraindications Of Massage

Question 0

Hyperemia

Answer 0

Increased blood in an area of the body

Question 1

Contraindication

Answer 1

Any physical, emotional, or mental condition that could cause a particular massage treatment (or type of stroke) to be unsafe or detrimental to the clients well-being.

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Mechanical effects of massage

Answer 2

Direct physical effects of the massage techniques on the tissues that they contact

Question 3

Reflex effects of massage

Answer 3

Indirect responses to touch that affect body functions and tissues through the nervous or energy systems of the body.

Question 4

Petrissage

Answer 4

Kneading

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Effects of massage on the muscular system

Answer 5

Increased blood flow or hyperemia 3x the amount of blood
Aids removal of metabolic waste
Prevents and relieves stiffness and soreness
Injured and muscle heals more quickly with less connective tissue buildup
Improve range of motion

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Nervous system

Answer 6

Controls and coordinates all the body systems including the nerves, spinal cord, and brain.

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Central nervous system

Answer 7

Consists of the brain and spinal cord

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Peripheral nervous system

Answer 8

Consists of all the nerves that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body

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Sympathetic nervous system

Answer 9

Is responsible for preparing the body to expend energy in response to emergency situations

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Parasympathetic nervous system

Answer 10

Functions to conserve energy and reverse the action of the sympathetic division

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Autonomic nervous system

Answer 11

Composed of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system

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Effects of massage on the nervous system

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The nervous system can be stimulated or soothed depending on the type of massage movement applied

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Stimulating massage techniques

Answer 13

Friction, percussion, vibration.

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Sedative massage techniques

Answer 14

Gentle stroking, light friction and petrissage, holding pressure (ischemic compression on a sensitive trigger point)

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Epinephrine and norepinephrine

Answer 15

The fight or flight hormone that prepares the body to respond to emergencies

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Effects of massage on the autonomic nervous system

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Short term massage tends to alert the sympathetic nervous system, long-term massage stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system

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Dopamine

Answer 17

A neurotransmitter that controls fine movement, emotional response, and the ability to experience pleasure and pain.

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Serotonin

Answer 18

A neurotransmitter that helps to regulate nerve impulses and influences mood, behavior, appetite, blood pressure, temperature regulation, memory, and learning ability.

Question 19

Gate control theory

Answer 19

The positive effects of relaxing massage interrupts the transmission of pain sensations of affected nociceptors from entering the central nervous system by stimulating other cutaneous receptors

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Centripetal

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Referring to a direction, towards the center (heart).

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Proprioception

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is the sense of the relative position of neighbouring parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement. It is provided by proprioceptors in skeletal striated muscles and in joints.

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Effects of massage on the circulatory system

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Increased quality and quantity of the blood coursing through the circulatory system, better cellular nutrition and elimination, less work for the heart, temporarily reduced blood pressure and heart rate, Improved blood making process

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Absolute contraindication

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When massage is absolutely not appropriate-I.e. Uncontrolled hypertension; abnormally high fever; shock; acute pneumonia; or toxemia during pregnancy.

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Regional contraindication

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Prohibit administering massage to only a local part of the body, such as local contagious conditions, open wounds, or acute neuritis or arthritis, but massaging other areas is fine.

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Conditional contraindications

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Require the practitioner to adjust the massage when there are health concerns for which certain massage techniques might cause discomfort or have adverse effects, although other therapeutic applications are very beneficial.

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Major contraindications

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Above normal body temperature, above 99.4
Acute infectious disease: typhoid, diphtheria, severe cold, influenza and similar illness.
Inflammation:
Inflammation from tissue damage:

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Phlebitis

Answer 27

Inflammation of a vein accompanied by pain and swelling.

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Thrombophlebitis

Answer 28

The inflammation of veins from blood clots

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Embolus

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A piece of a clot that loosens and floats in the blood

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Aneurysm

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A local distention or ballooning of an artery due to a weakening wall.

Question 31

Hematoma

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A mass of blood trapped and some tissue or cavity of the body and is the result of internal bleeding.

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Contusion

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Bruise-A common type of hematoma that is generally not too serious.

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Edema

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A condition of excess fluid in the interstitial (tissue) spaces.

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Lymphedema

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An accumulation of interstitial fluid, or swelling, in the soft tissues caused by inflammation, blockage, or removal of the lymph channels.

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High blood pressure

Answer 35

An elevated pressure of the blood against the artery walls.

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Cancer

Answer 36

The uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body.