Class 4

Question 1

What are the steps in in the design of regional sequences?

Answer 1

• Summarize findings from the client examination.
•’Identify appropriate outcomes for massage (wellness &
impairments). What are you trying to achieve (goals)?
• Summarize and prioritize outcomes.
• Choose relevant massage techniques to address the
impairments and wellness goals.
• Where will this technique to be most effective?
• Choose the framing technique(s).
• Sequence the massage techniques, keeping in mind

Question 2

What are some of the reasons why we would massage impairments?

Answer 2

• Treating musculoskeletal impairments
• Impaired connective tissue integrity
- Adhesions/scarring
• Impaired joint integrity
• Impaired joint mobility
• Impaired muscle integrity
• Abnormal muscle resting tension and muscle spasm
• Postural malalignment
• Swelling: edema, joint

Question 3

What are Strategies for Treating impairments & Pain Using Massage Techniques?

Answer 3

•’USE APPROPRIATE MASSAGE TECHNIQUES TO TREAT THE
IMPAIRMENTS THAT CAUSE THE CLIENT’S PAIN, WHEN
POSSIBLE.
• USE MASSAGE TECHNIQUES FOR COUNTERIRRITANT/
ANALGESIA.
• RELAX OR SEDATE THE CLIENT IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE PERCEPTION OF PAIN.

Question 4

What steps should we follow when determining Sequencing of Techniques?

Answer 4

• Choose the primary & most appropriate techniques
to apply
• Know where to apply techniques/ appropriate structure
• Understand when during treatment to apply techniques
• Know how to apply the techniques-including how
long to hold or perform techniques
• When to progress to a new technique