Final Exam Study Guide Flashcards
years massage has been major part of medicine
5,000
Japanese points of stimulation
tsubo
chirurgy
healing with hands
movements including tapping, slapping, hacking, cupping, and beating
tapotement
massage that broadens tissues of muscles, tendons, ligaments - breaks down unwanted adhesions & restores mobility to muscles
deep transverse friction
60’s emphasis on prevention recognizing importance of controlling stress and advocate of massage
wellness model
1984 Olympics made this available to athletes for 1st time
sports massage
ordinances to curb use of term massage to conceal these illegal activities
- prostitution
- illicit drug distribution
- illicit drug sells
one state accepts another’s license through
reciprocity
you can get info concerning massage regulations here
mayor’s office
growing # of states requiring these for all massage practitioners
license or registration
2007 FSMTB created this to determine entry-level competence
Mblex
examples of services fall outside of massage
chiropractic - acupuncture - psychotherapy
requirements to practice massage vary depending upon discipline, techniques & …
licensing requirements of city/state
massage practitioner expected to be physically and mentally fit & …
free of communicable disease
practitioner must have ability to concentrate and
physical stamina
issued from state or municipal as requirement for conducting business or practicing trade
license
awarded in recognition of accomplishment or achievement of standard
certificate
completion earns designation of being nationally certified in therapeutic massage & bodywork
NCE
set of guiding moral principles governs person’s choice of action
code of ethics
boundaries
personal comfort zones help individual maintain sense of comfort & safety
protects safety of client and therapist
professional boundaries
help define who we are emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually
personal boundaries
most effective tool to prevent & clarify boundary issues
clear communication
some relationships have power differential where more authority is held by one person and other is in …
submissive role
best defense against transference and countertransference
maintaining healthy professional boundaries
combining therapeutic relationship with secondary relationship
dual relationship
visual signs of sexual arousal by client
fidgeting - facial flushing - penile erection
study of gross structure
anatomy
study of muscular activity & anatomy, physiology & mechanics of body movement
kinesiology
study of structural and functional changes caused by disease
pathology
abnormal unhealthy state of part or whole of body
disease
subjective evidence of disease
symptom
stress associated with fight or flight hormones from
adrenal glands
signs & symptoms of inflammation
redness, heat, swelling, pain
warning sign of infectious disease or infected burn/cut
fever
contraindication
any condition may cause massage treatment to be unsafe or detrimental to client
examples of psychological effects of massage
renewed energy - relieved fatigue - reduced anxiety
examples of mechanical effects of massage
sensory & proprioceptive nerve endings - enhance circulation - stretch & compress connective tissues
examples of reflex effects of massage
cause hyperemia - reset muscle tone - warm tissues
stimulating massage techniques include
friction - vibration - percussion
sedative massage techniques include
holding - gentle stroking - light friction
effects of massage on autonomic nervous system
mostly reflexive
sympathetic nervous system activate due to
stress
massage reduces pain by increasing concentration of
endorphins and enkephalin
increased blood flow favors better elimination & … in massaged area
cellular nutrition
examples of contraindications
acute infectious disease - inflammation - abnormal body temperature
3 area of activity in massage business
business area - massage area - hydrotherapy area
table should be cleaned with
mild detergent and water
table accessories
adjustable face rest - extra foam padding - special covering
change linens how often
after each client
launder weekly how many sheets do you need
enough for 1 1/2 to 2 weeks
lubricant for deep tissue practitioners b/c allows penetration w/o irritation
lotion
provides properties that stimulate, soothe, warm, cool, or provide special nutrients to area massaged
creams
product tested & safe for most people even with sensitivities
hypoallergenic
most complete process that destroys all living organisms including bacterial spores
sterilization
disinfection
2nd level decontamination, doesn’t kill bacterial spores
phenols, bleach & alcohol all do this
disinfect
most often used method of eliminating pathogens in massage studios
sanitation
practitioner washes hands when
before & after each session
general antiseptics used to clean massage supplies
alcohol - sodium hypochlorite - boric acid
consultation is a time can do what
gather & exchange information
consolation opportunity for doing this
perform preliminary assessment - explain procedures - formulate treatment plan
nonverbal communication also known as
body language
indication of discomfort in client
muscle contractions - fidgeting - flinching
type of services offered
listing of procedures offered & part of policy and procedures manual
?s to ask to get clues about what areas may be carrying stress
- hobbies - work - what do you do when stressed - where do you notice tension
additional info concerning client’s preferences often provided in
interview
educational process ensuring client has received and understands nature and extent of massage practice
informed consent
informed consent can be received after client learns services provided, session policies & procedures & …
practitioners credentials
clients right to modify or withdraw consent for treatment at any time during session
full right of refusal
most popular method of recording client session info
SOAP notes
information therapist gathers from history taking, observation, interview, or assessment procedures/tests
objective information
form containing info like client name, therapist name, & parties receiving information
release of information
fulling
a kneading movement in massage
friction movements in massage
compression - vibration - wringing
to control results therapist must regulate intensity, speed, length, direction & …. of each manipulation
duration
used for thick tissues or fleshy parts
heavy movements
active assistive movement is what category of massage movement
joint movement
continuous trembling or shaking delivered by practitioner or electric apparatus
vibration
primary communication tool used by massage therapist
touch
used for calming, anesthetizing or stimulating effects
deep pressure
helps reduce adhesions and stretch muscle tissue and fascia
kneading
variation of kneading where only skin & subcutaneous tissue picked up and rolled
skin rolling
superficial friction
usually performed with thumb over small area or palm of one or both hands over large area
cross-fiber friction
technique for rehab of fibrous tissue injuries
Palmer compression
rhythmical pumping action directed into the muscle perpendicular to underlying bone
Rapid back & forth movement with hands where flesh is shaken & rolled around axis of body parts
Rolling
back & forth movement where both hands placed short distance apart on either side of limb & work in opposing directions
Wringing
flesh being grasped firmly in one or both hands and moved up and down along bone
Chucking
bodywork using shaking and rocking extensively to locate and release tension
Trager
grasping entire muscle lifting slightly away from its position & shaking it quickly across its axis
Jostling
perhaps most soothing and relaxing of all massage manipulations
Rocking
effect experienced when vibrations are applied for prolonged period of time
Anestitizing
used over delicate, sensitive areas such as face
Tapping
like with vibration, encourages relaxation and local circulation
Hacking
client moves limb or joint without intervention from practitioner
active range of motion (ROM) movements
anatripsis
rubbing a part upward
