chp.6 Flashcards
What can Serotonin do?
Can counter balance norepinephrine
what are reflex effects?
-hyperemia warms tissue
-relaxes, resets muscles
ischemic compression has what?
has a sedative on the peripheral nerve receptors
what does massage do to endorphins and enkephalins?
massage increases the concentration in these and reduces pain
endorphins and enkephalins are what?
pain reducing chemicals
what nerves do the somatic motor neurons and sensory neurons make up?
cranial and spinal nerves
what disease is linked to a decline in dopamine?
Parkinson’s disease
what does not require a doctors note?
-obesity
-headache
what is normal body temp range?
96.4°f - 99.1°f
what does massage friction do?
-causes the skin to redden
what are NOT contraindications?
-headache
what is reflex effects?
indirect ; hyperemia warms tissues and relaxes muscles
what are mechanical effects?
-direct ; deforms sensorial pro preoceptive nerve endings, stretch/compress connective tissue
-enhances fluid uptake in muscles
what are the 2 types of physiological effects?
mechanical and reflex effects
how does a massage help psychologically?
psychological effects help the client become more aware of where they hold their stress and tension
how does massage help physically?
improves healing, relaxes muscles, increases lymph function
how do varicose veins rupture?
due to the back pressure against the veins
varicose veins
protruding, thick, bulbous, distended superficial veins usually found in the lower legs
sympathetic nervous system
(fight or flight)
activated by stress real or perceived
phlebitis
an inflammation of a vein accompanied by pain and swelling
nervous system
made up of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system
mechanical effects
enhance local fluid uptake in the muscles, deform sensory and proprioceptive nerve endings, and stretch or compress various muscle and connective tissues
hyperemia
causes increased flow of blood in areas of the body, resulting in better cellular nutrition
gate theory control
pain sensations that are suppressed by stimulations of thermo or mechano receptors by rubbing, icing or massage
where is epinephrine produced?
adrenal medulla
what is epinephrine ?
“fight or flight” hormone that prepares the body to respond to emergencies
what is an aneurysm?
a local distention or ballooning of an artery due to a weakening wall
hyperemia is ?
an increase in the amount of blood stores in the muscle tissue by compression
reduced anxiety and enhanced sense of relaxation and renewed energy are?
psychological benefits of massage
a mass of blood trapped in tissue or body cavity as a result of internal bleeding is a?
hematoma
any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might cause particular massage treatment to be unsafe or detrimental to the client’s wellbeing is a what?
contraindication
