Massage Flashcards
1
Q
What are some of the common contra-actions of massage?
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- tiredness due to release of toxins encouraged by the massage
- Muscle ache or headaches due to nerve fibres response to the deep muscle work
- heightened emotional state due to positive release of deep held feelings
- frequent urination due to stimulation of lymphatic system
- changed sleeping pattern, increase sleep or very relaxed
- active bowels as body system tends to work better
2
Q
What is some of the aftercare advice given following a massage?
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- no feeding for 2 hours
- keep dog quiet, comfortable and warm to allow them to process the massage
- short walk on lead for 10minutes if necessary
- the following day be vigilant for muscle soreness and this adapting exercise routine to allow for adequate rest
- recommend involvement of other professionals such as nutritionist, behaviourist or vet
- dog may be thirstier or encourage uptake in fluid to expel toxins this may increase need to urinate. Urination will be darker and stronger smelling
3
Q
What are types of tapotement techniques and how are they carried out?
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- cupping, hand are cupped and relaxed shape keeping fingers together, wrists flexible and elbows bent
- hacking - arms away from sides, fingers relaxed and movement from the wrists. Edge of little fingers and hand strike the area alternatively in a light rapid motion
- pounding - arms away from sides and flexing the elbows, extending wrists and flexing finger loosely into a fist. Outside edge of little finger strikes area alternatively and rapidly
4
Q
What are the general benefits of tapotement techniques and when are they used?
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- used for pre-event massage to increase circulation
- provoke muscle and tendon reflexes in turn helping temporarily reduce nerve sensation allowing deeper techniques to be applied
- stimulate muscle tone
- trigger release of endorphins
- brings blood to surface
- releases muscle spasms
5
Q
What are specific benefits of each tapotement methods?
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- cupping- stimulate muscle and increase circulation. Energising effect which should be used with caution. Triggers release of endorphins and allow deeper massage work to sore areas
- hacking- break up congestion in muscle fibres
- pounding- helps to reach deeper muscles and promotes circulation of blood and nutrients
6
Q
What are the types of petrissage methods and how are they carried out?
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- picking up- palms of hands between thumb and four fingers. Pressure coming from palms not fingers as to not nip skin. Gently squeeze and lift tissue before letting go
- wringing - using palms of both hands with flat fingers and extended thumbs to apply pressure to muscle. Like wringing a cloth from side to side up and down and crossing over. On a smaller dog use fingers instead of full hands
7
Q
What are the main benefits of the petrissage methods?
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- increase and restore mobility
- help free adhesions
- stimulate nerve endings
- encourage lymphatic system and therefore removal of fluids and toxins
- due to improved circulation and nutrition, dermis elasticity is maintained
- improved circulation by emptying and refilling vessels
- aid relaxation and relieve aches and pains if carried out slowly
- if carried out rapidly can help stimulate nerves in lethargic dogs
8
Q
What are the benefits of the compression technique?
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- mainly to spread muscle fibres and increase circulation
9
Q
How is the compression technique carried out?
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- using heel of hand or flat surface of knuckles with lightly clench fists or fingers in smaller dogs
- direct rhythmical pressure in clockwise direction sinking into tissue and moving it up and around for 1-2 seconds
10
Q
How is the vibration technique performed?
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- mild to moderate pressure using hands with fingers closed and gently shaking
11
Q
How is the shaking technique carried out?
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- mild to moderate pressure using hands with fingers apart and gently shaking
12
Q
What are the benefits of the shaking and vibration techniques?
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- effects and loosens deeper structures such as muscles and joints below the superficial tissues.
- slowly to induce parasympathetic nervous system and relax the dog
- stimulate dog if done quickly
- reduce swelling in joints
13
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What are the main benefits of the friction technique?
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- creates heat
- realign disorganised tissues to free adhesions
- help to stretch muscle fibres and release tension
- release waste deposits and stimulates collagen fibres
14
Q
What are the benefits of ischemic pressure?
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- relieves hypertonia
- increases circulation to specific point
15
Q
What are the main benefits of myofascial release?
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- induce relaxation in hypertonic muscles
- increase fluid uptake
- greatly increases local circulation
- breaks up adhesions and spasms
- frees laterally bonded fibres
