introduction Flashcards
what is massage therapy
manual and scientific manipulation of soft tissues of the body for the purpose of establishing and maintaining good health and maintaining wellness
How massage works
physiological effects
psychological effects
mechanical effects
how mechanical effect works
through the manipulation process which serve to push blood into and out of the tissues result in muscle fibers changes and move food through digestive system
physiological effect
a result of both mechanical and psychological effects. these effects can be measured objectively example
blood pressure and muscle fiber structure
neurotransmitters and hormones
psychological effects
can be measured subjectively through qn interview and survey
qualities of massage application
intention
rhythm
time
touch
depth of pressure
direction of pressure
excursion
speed
continuity
frequency
duration
sequency
massage techniques
effleurage
petrissage
friction
vibration
tapotement or percussion
effleurage
stroke and gliding
most massage begin and end with this
a slow rhythmic stroke
excellent warm up stroke
work from the extremities toward the heart
from the wrist to the shoulder
petrissage
kneading= lifting soft tissues vertically, compressing and then release them
reduce muscle soreness and improve ROM
friction
rubbing one surface over the other in different direction
deep friction may reduce post traumatic scar tissue and adhesions
increase blood circulation
increases ROM
compression
non gliding technique of sustained pressure
percussion
striking movement of hands
reduce pain
loosen and mobilize phlegm in the lungs
also called tapotement aka tapping
do not apply lower abdomen, lower back, near kidney or spine
vibration
shaking, quivering, trembling or rocking movements
soft tissues
connects and support other tissues and surrounds the organs
contraindication for massage
it is natural and noninvasive but contraindicated to
local
total
medical
