Introduction to Massage (page 1) Flashcards
According to Momentum Magazine, what is the definition of massage?
“The systematic, therapeutic use of touch, to either invigorate, or relax the muscles of the body to promote healing, relaxation and relieve stress.”
In Massage Therapy Act 1991, it states that the practice of massage therapy is the _________ of soft tissues and joints of the body and the _________ and _______ of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by __________ to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain.
Assessment
Treatment
Prevention
Manipulation
Who is the founder of trigger points and trigger point therapy?
** Dr. Janet Travell**
Dr. Johann Mezger, a Dutch doctor, is known as ____________________.
Founder of Scientific Massage
Idenitfy the massage techniques these people are credited for:
Emil Vodder - ______________ James Cyriax - _____________
** Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Transverse Friction Massage **
Rolfing, a deep tissue massage, is credited to __________.
Ida Rolf
What are the 6 components of massage?
Rate
Rhythm
Duration
Pressure
Contact
Direction
Broader contact provides _____________ on the tissues, while a more focused contact provides _____________ on the tissues.
Light Pressure
Deeper Pressure
Upon palpation, if skin feels cool it may indicate _____________; heat may mean _____________ beneath the skin and possible ___________.
Lack of circulation
Increased circulation
Inflammation/ Injury
A principle of massage application is that with regards to problem areas, one should work _________ of pain or swelling, then gradually work ___________, as patient allows.
Around the Periphery
Towards the Center
The Proximal to Distal principle of massage is to avoid the possibiility of __________.
Congestion
_____________ muscles will not be able to take much pressure without feeling pain.
Hypertonic
The art of massage has been traced back to ________
2000 B.C.
______________ is known as the father of modern medicine (and
hydrotherapy) and advocated the use of massage
Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.)
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Massage in western culture was all but lost, until revived in the 16 century by
Ambrose th Pare (1570-1590)
