Environmental Condition Flashcards
All about body massage and safety
Environmental condition
- Couch weight
- lighting
- ventilation
- noise/ music
- temperature
- ambience (gaisotne)
- health and safety
Skin types and condition
Types
- normal
- oily
- dry
CONDITION
- mature
- sensitive
- dehydrated
What is Contra indication?
Anything included a symptoms or medical condition that is a reason for not to recieve treatment or procedure because it may harmful.
Contra indication that prevent a treatment
- deep vein thrombosis
- chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- cardiovascular condition - high or low blood pressure
- bacterial - impetigo
- viral- herpes simplex, zoster
- fungal - tinea corporis
- uncontrolled hypertension
- blod clots
Contraindication that restrict.
- diabetes
- epilepsy
- varicose veins
- product allergies
- bacterial - boils/folliculitis
- viral - wars/verrucas
- fungal - tinea pedis
Objectives of massage
- relaxation
- stress/ tension relief
- lymphatic drainage
- postural improvement
- sense of well being
- health management
Benefits derived from massage.
Physiological.
- improved circulation
- lymph drainage
- improved skin tone/ elasticity
- improved muscle tone
- reduce muscle fatigue
- balance nervous system
- improved sleep
- aids digestion
- boost immunity
Benefits derived from massage
Psychological
- relaxation
- stress relief
- improved sense of wellbeing
- increase energy
Body types
Ectomorph - skinny. Small joints and lean muscles. Long limbs with stringy muscles. Thin shoulder.
Mesomorph - large bone structur, large muscles and naturally athletic physique. Easy gain and loose weight.
Endomorph - solid and soft. Gain fat very easy. Thick arms and legs. Shorter build.
Body fat
Visceral - protects organs and joints. Is stored in abdomen cavity.
Subcutaneous- protect muscles and joints of falls across hits. And body stores energy. Serves passageway for nerves and blood vessels between skin and muscles.
Postural faults
Scoliosis - S shaped sideways.
Kyphosis- the thoracic region of the spine is curved. Giving a hump like appearance.
Lordosis - inward curvature of a portion of the lumbar ( lower back) and cervical ( upper back)
Health and safety working practices
- spillages
- remove obstacle
- good access
- sterilise or desinfect tools and equipment
- PPE
Mechanical massage G5 benefits and effects.
Gyratory Mechanical massage)
Use only talc. Use in sport massage. Avoid bony and hair areas. Circular movements.
Benefits
- relaxes tense muscles
- relieves muscular tension and pain
- remove dead cells and improve skin
- increase blood circulation bringing fresh nutrients to the area
- increase the lymphatic circulation which speeds up the removal of waste and toxins
- increase the skins sebaceous activity therefore improving dry skin condition.
Contra indication Highly vascular skin Inflamed or broken skin Varicose veins Excessively hairy areas Bony or thin clients Hypertensive skin Recent fractures Senile skin Thrombosis Phlebitis Skin tags Moles Over abdomen in pregnancy and menstruation Acute back problems
Infra red
Warming feeling. Not visible.
No oils before lamp
Benefits. Penetrate into the epidermis, producing heat, which will warm and soothe the skin.
- increase the circulation
- increase lymphatic flow
- relaxes muscles in preparation for massage
- relieves muscular pain
- relieves pain in the joints
Audio sonic vibrator
Deep effect within the skin and muscle tissue by compressing and decompressing them.
Can be used with oil, cream and gel and talc.
Reason of use- preheat treatment and alleviate aches and pains.
Effect
- produces relaxation within the muscles fibres
- breaks down tension nodules
- improve circulation
Preaheat benefits
Relaxation of muscles
Muscle primed for massage
Improve effectiveness of treatment
(Heat pads, electrical blanket, infrared lamp, hot mitts )
Treatment can be adapted to suit clients need
Products Pressure Speed Techniques Direction Order Coverage Timing Frequency
Contra actions can occur during and following treatments and how to respond
Erythema
Aching/ tenderness ( pressure, techniques adaption)
Headache ( drink water, rest, fresh air)
Dizziness ( rest, deep breathing)
Nausea- sick ( rest, deep breathing)
Flu like symptoms ( rest)
Changed sleep patterns, fatigue ( rest, fresh air)
Thirst ( drink water)
Heightened emotions ( rest, relaxation, referral)
Increased urination ( toxins release, drink water).
Action - treatment adaption, discussion/advice, first aid response.
Describe structure and functio of body system
Endocrine
Structure - glands and hormones
Function - hormone secretion, communication, maintaining homeostasis.
Digestive
Structure - tract, secretion
Function - ingestion, digestion( carbohydrate, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre, water) absorption, assimilation, elimination, peristalsis.
Disorders and diseases Anorexia nervosa Appendicitis Bulimia nervosa Crohn's disease Cirrhosis Gall stones
Nervous
Structure - CNS, Brain stream, Peripheral nervous system PNS, Autonomic Nervous system ANS( sympathetic and parasympathetic division), cells, nervous function.
Function- sense internal, memory, learning, intelligence, instinctual behaviour
Disorders and disease - bells palsy, carpal tunnel syndrome, cerebral palsy, depression, epilepsy, meningitis, migraine, multiple sclerosis, neuritis, parkinsons disease, sciatica
Disease and disorder on skin
Congenital - eczema, psoriasis
Bacterial- acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, folliculitis, boils( furuncles) impetigo.
Viral - warts, werruca, herpes simplex, heroes zoster
Fungal - tinea (pedis, corporis, ungium)
Infestation - scabies, pediculosis, (capitas, pubis)
Pigmentation
Disease and disorders in body system
Skeletal disorders - abnormal spinal curvatores
And fractures
Skeletal disease - gout, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, pagets disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ricket, scleroderma, synovitis.
Muscular diseases and disorders- adhesions, atony, atrophy, bursitis, cramp, fatigue, fibromylagia, fibrositis, frozen shoulder, lumbago, muscular dystrophy, myositis, RSI, rupture, shin splints, spasm, sprain, strain, tendonitis, tetanus, torticollitis, whiplash.
Cardiovascular disorders and diseases - anaemia, aneurism, Angina, arrhythmia, arteriosclerosis, deep vein thrombosis, gangrene, hematoma, HIV/AIDS, HEPATITIS, hypertension.
Lymphatic disorders and disease - oedema, Hodgkins disease, non- hodgkins lymphoma, lupus, cellulite, glandular fever, lymphadenitis.
Urinary disorders and disease - urinary tract infection, cystitis, nephritis, kidney stones( renal canculi), renal colic
Effects on massage on the body
- muscles and joints. Fresh oxygen and waste products are absorbed more quickly. Joins adhesions build up and more mobility.
*circulation and lymphatic. A blood supply to the muscle is increased the temperature will be raised and will feel warmer and erythema will appear.
The function of veins is improved as they carry waste, toxins and carbon dioxideinto the blood stream and eliminate the waste products. Arteries carry oxygen and nutrients much faster through the blood stream. Lymphatic circulation
is improved and the flow is increased to the nearest lymph glands, fresh lymph absorbs within these areas..
- nerves. Nerve ending stimulation. Pressure applied on painful areas it help to create a numbing affect on the area.
*skin. Increase circulation. Improve sebaceous and swet glands by freeing them open them.
Sensory nervs are nourished with fresh blood supply, therefore more sebum is produced and the skin become more soft and supple.
Suduferous glands are stimulated that produce more awareness and expression after waste products.
Desquamation take place the top layer of dead cells are massaged away. Improving the skin condition.
5 classical massage movement
- Efflorage- lymphatic flow ( drainage)
- Petrissage - relief tension , nourishes and feeds the tissue
- Tapotement - highly stimulating
- Vibration short but specific massage treatment.
- Friction - deep muscle ( force across the affected tissue) ( muscle strip)
Different massage medium
Cream Oil Powder Gel Wax
Contact dermatitis
Inflamed irritated skin caused by exposure to chemicals.
To avoid wear PPE when using chemicals.
Health and safety legislation
Electricity at work place
Manual Handling
RIDDOR reporting injuries diseases and dangerous occurrences
Liability insurance
Health and safety legislation
Electricity at work place
Manual Handling
RIDDOR reporting injuries diseases and dangerous occurrences
Liability insurance
