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Massage Flashcards

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  • signifies a group of procedures which are usually done with the hands and include friction, kneading, rolling and percussion of the external tissues of the body in a variety of ways either with a curative, palliative or hygienic point of view
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massage

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to touch, feel, handle

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massa

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knead

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amassar

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  • scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of body with the palmar aspect of hands or fingers
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massage

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  • done for the purpose of producing effects on the nervous and muscular system as well as the effects on the local and general circulation of the blood and lymph
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massage

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6
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  • mechanical stimulation of soft tissue of the body by rhythimically applied pressure and strecthing
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massage

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western classification of massage

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  • effleurage
  • petrissage
  • tapotement/percussion
  • friction
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8
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  • stroking motion from distal to proximal
  • evenly distributes the lubricant
  • every massage starts and ends with this
  • locate muscle spasms
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effleurage

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examples of effleurage

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  • shingles
  • bilateral tree stroking
  • horizontal stroking
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  • effective technique in which pressure is applied to tissues and muscles
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petrissage

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variations of petrissage

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  • kneading or picking up
  • wringing
  • rolling
  • shaking
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rapid and repeated striking of the body as a technique in massage

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tapotement/percussion

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examples of tapotement

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  • clapping (cupping)
  • hacking
  • tapping
  • beating
  • slapping
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14
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using ulnar portion of hands to alternately strike the body

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hacking

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15
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  • massage technique used to increase circulation and release areas that are tight
  • trigger points
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friction

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16
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Centripetal stroking in connection with some muscular kneading from the toes upward

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general massage

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A combination of different massage strokes applied to an individual region of the body in order to achieve particularly desired effects

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local massage

18
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manual technique used to promote healing and reduce muscle tension

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manual massage

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manipulation of soft tissues using machines

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mechanical massage

20
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  • combination of hands-on tissue mobilization, relaxation, and movement reeducation called Mentastics
  • induced when a practitioner and patient achieve a state of mind called hook-up
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tager psychological integration

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gentle approach that aims to re-educate the mind and the body through a series of movements so the body uses muscles more efficiently

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alexander technique

21
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  • connection to a state of grace or a powerful and nourishing life force
  • opposite of strain or effort
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hook-up

22
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ability to dramatically alter a person’s posture and structure

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rolfing structural integration

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  • improving a client’s awareness of their body and movements
  • aid individuals in restoring the mind-body connection, improving movement range and reducing pain and the risk of injury by making them more aware of their movements and the effects each motion has on the mind and body
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feldenkrais pattern

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  • used to treat myofascial pain syndrome
  • tough membranes that wrap, connect and support your muscles
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myofascial release

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  • light, skin-stretching massage that helps promote the movement of lymphatic fluid out of the swollen limb
  • specifically focused on the lymph vessels to help the flow of lymphatic fluid
  • proximal to distal
  • 40 - 60 minutes
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manual lymphatic drainage

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  • use their fingers, palms, elbows or feet, or special devices to apply pressure to acupoints on the body’s meridians
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acupressure

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eastern form of massage

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  • acupressure
  • shiatsu
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  • works to improve overall health by affecting the internal energy system
  • combines assisted-stretching techniques and acupressure to restore muscle and bone structure
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shiatsu

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  • involves applying different amounts of pressure to the feet, hands, and ears
  • areas of the foot correspond to organs and systems of the body
  • Pressure applied to the foot is believed to bring relaxation and healing to the corresponding area of the body
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reflexology

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physiological effects of massage
- relaxation of muscles
- dilation of aterioles (partly constriction)
- sedation (reduction of muscular tension)

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reflex effects

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physiological effects of massage
- venous and lymphatic return flow (centripetal direction)
- intramuscular motion to loosen adhesions

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mechanical effect

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indications of massage

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  • produce relaxation
  • reduce pain
  • increased mobility of soft tissues
  • improved circulation
  • reduction of lymphatic or venous edema
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contraindications of massage

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  • infection
  • malignancies
  • skin disease
  • thrombophlebitis
  • thin skin
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precautions of massage

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  • increase inflammatory response when used early in the acute or subacute stage of injury
  • use decreased pressure when applying massage over areas having decreased sensation
  • do not massage for swelling caused by cardiovascular insufficiency, kidney or liver disease, or pleural effusion
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principles of massage

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  • pt and therapist should be relaxed and comfortable
  • skill is required rather than strength
  • a lubricating oil, powder or cream facilitates good technique
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preparation of massage

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  • pt must be appropriately draped for modesty and the area to be treated must be exposed
  • use of massage media
  • proper massage tables and chairs
37
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every day for an average duration of 5-10 minutes

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edema reduction

38
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every day for 5 minutes or as needed

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friction massage

PT 2 Care (6 decks)

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