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Effects Of Massage Therapy Flashcards

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Trigger Point

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Activates the parasympathetic nervous system by applying pressure on the point to help it relax.

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(T/F) Cancer patients benefit from massage

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True

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(T/F) Massage helps to decrease spasms and tightness

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True

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(T/F) Friction used to treat adhesions

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True

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Parasympathetic Nervous System

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  • Promotes lower heart rate and decreased blood pressure
  • promotes rest and relaxation
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Sympathetic Nervous System

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  • promotes fight or flight responses
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Psychological Effects of Massage

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  1. Reduce anxiety
  2. Reduce stress
  3. Increase well being
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Physiological effects of Massage

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  1. Decrease blood pressure
  2. Decrease heart rate
  3. Increase range of motion
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Why its difficult to assess changes in circulation

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  1. Techniques used to measure changes in circulation also influence circulation or affect body tissues in other ways
  2. There are several types of circulation
  3. Not sure if circulation is improving the muscle below the skin healing muscular injuries, or if the heat just affects the skin.
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Special Populations who benefit from massage

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  1. Cardiovascular disease
  2. Asthma
  3. Diabetes
  4. Cancer
  5. Hospice
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Muscular System Effects of Massage

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  1. Reduce muscular tension
  2. Reduce hypertonicity
  3. Improve soft tissue functiond
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Nervous System Effects of Massage

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  1. Decrease in spinal reflexes/ excitability
  2. Influences brain wave activity
  3. Improve cognitive and memory function
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Cardiovascular System Effects of Massage

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  1. Decrease blood pressure
  2. Reduce heart rate
  3. Cause variations in heart rate
  • reduce workload of heart by reducing blood pressure
  • increase of blood platelets
  • ## improves blood oxidation levels
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Endocrine System Effects of Massage

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  1. Influences levels of hormones
  2. Improve production and absorption of insulin
  3. Decrease in cortisol levels
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Lymphatic System Effects of Massage

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  1. Improves lymphatic drainage
  2. Reduce edema and lymphedema
  3. Increase in lymphocyte levels
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Skin and Connective Tissue Effects of Massage

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  1. Reduce scar tissue formation
  2. Decrease symptoms of eczema
  3. Reduce pain and itching in burns
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Hyperemia

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Reddened skin associated with increased blood flow

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Endorphins

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Reduce Pain

19
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Serotonin

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Regulates mood, appetite, sleep, memory, learning, and muscle contraction

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Dopamine

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Helps regulate heart rate and blood pressure, and indirectly affects pituitary function and muscle movements

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