Massage 101

Question 1

Two documentation format plans that are used

Answer 1

SOAP (subjective,objective,assessment and plan) and APIE (assessment,plan,implementation and evaluation)

Question 2

Assessment of pain

Answer 2

O (Onset)
,P (Provocative)
P(pallative)
Q(quality)
R(radiation)
S(site) and 
T(timing)

Question 3

Founder of Trager, rocking rhythmic movement, uses the term Mentastics(mental gymnastics, the gntle, mindful movement exercises that help the body recall positive physical or mental changes

Answer 3

Milton Trager

Question 4

Increases blood flow and decreases swelling, relaxes lengthens muscles, softens superficial fascia, stimulates release of endorphins (pain relief), kneading

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Petrissage

Question 5

means to rub
Generates heat and increases circulation
breaks down adhesions
promotes proper scar formation

-across and perpendicular to the muscle fibers

Answer 5

Friction

Cross Friction

Question 6

tapping,hacking ,cupping,pounding,pinching,diffused
Stimulates nerve endings
Tones atrophied muscles
Accesses deeper structures

Answer 6

Tapotement

Question 7

Enhances general relaxation and increases circulation

decreases pain in tender and trigger points stimulates synovial fluid enjoy

Answer 7

Vibration

Question 8

applying lubricant,assessing and exploring surface of underlying tissue
Warming the tissue, calms the system, increases blood and lymph flow.

Answer 8

Effleurage

Question 9

Localized areas of hyperirritability may refer to sensations to other areas of the body will press are found in the muscle tendon fascia ligament and or pierce them

Answer 9

Trigger points

Question 10

Point causes pain even at rest

Answer 10

Active trigger points

Question 11

Point goes unnoticed by the client until pressure is applied

Answer 11

Latent trigger points

Question 12

The bodies constant migration toward physiological balance

Answer 12

Homeostasis

Question 13

Protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation

Answer 13

PRICE

Question 14

Evaluation, conditioning, maintenance

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Stages of rehabilitation

Question 15

The first stage of rehabilitation
begin 72 hours after the injury
obtain physician clearance before treatment on a client
never massage during acute phase when is the swelling eliminate spasm and trigger point activity and address faulty body mechanics

Answer 15

First stage of rehabilitation

Evaluation

Question 16

Restores flexibility and strength to muscles and joints and rebuild endurance

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Second stage conditioning

Question 17

Address diet, stress and emotional well-being

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Third stage maintenance

Question 18

Pre-event, inter-event, and post events

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Stages of sports massage

Question 19

Focuses on increasing circulation and flexibility usually given 2 hours before an event , usually compression, tapotement,jostling no lubricant used timeframe of 10 to 15 minutes

Answer 19

Pre-event

Question 20

Occurs between games or events w/in 1-2days; massages with moderate pressure problem areas are just generally and receive attention later; goal is to assist the return of the body to homeostasis, apply the same techniques but no tapotement

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Inter-event

Question 21

Occurs 30 minutes to six hours after the event goal is to reduce soreness and promote faster recovery time, avoid deep pressure, and tapotement because muscles are in a hypersensitive state could spasm, athlete cools down

Answer 21

Post-event

Question 22

refers to seven energy centers in the body, located along the central channel, ascending from the base of the spine to the head associated with a color, element,a sound,a symbol and other characteristics

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Chakra

Question 23

First Chakra
Located at: the perineum at base of spine
Gland :adrenal medulla
Color: blood-red
Symbol: four-petaled lotus
Element: Earth
-grounding,patience,structure,stability,security and survival

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The Root Chakra

Question 24

Second Chakra
Located At:Sacrum, 2 inches below the navel and 2 inches the pelvis
Gland: Gonads
Symbol: six petaled lotus
Color: orange
Element:Water
-well-being,secuality,sensuality,pleasure,abundance, sseat of emotions

Answer 24

The Sacral Chakra

Question 25

Third Chakra
Located: below the sternum/above the navel
Gland: Pancreas
Symbol: 10-petaled lotus
Color: yellow
Element: fire
Qualities: Self Worth,self-esteem,confidence,personal power and mentality

Answer 25

The Solar Plexus Chakra

Question 26

Fourth Chakra
Location: middle of chest
Gland: Thymus
Symbol: 12-petaled lotus
Color: green
Element:Air
Qualities: unity,love,peace,purity and innocence

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Heart Chakra

Question 27

Fifth Chakra
Location: throat
Gland: Thyroid
Symbol: 16-petaled lotus-circle
Color:blue or turquoise
Elements: all
Qualities: communication,will,creativity,truthfulness,integrity

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The Throat Chakra

Question 28

Sixth Chakra
Location: between the eyebrows(third-eye or eye of psychic vision)
Gland: pineal
Symbol: two-petaled lotus
Color:indigo
Element:cosmos
Qualities: intuition,discernment,wisdom,imagination,knowledge

Answer 28

The Brow Chakra

Question 29

Seventh Chakra
Loc: top of skull or above
Gland: pituitary
Symbol: 1000 petaled lotus
Color: white, or white with purple streaks
Element: Cosmos
Qualities: enlightenment,grace,beauty,serenity,oneness with all that is

Answer 29

The Crown Chakra