Massage

Question 1

Musculoskeletal Contraindications

Answer 1

• unstable mss. tear

- muscular dystrophy

Question 2

Endocrine contraindication

Answer 2

• diabetes

- hypothyroid (dry skin)

Question 3

. skeletal Contraindication

Answer 3

• fracture
• severe osteoporosis
• unstable joints

Question 4

nervous contraindications

Answer 4

• paralysis
• nerve damage
• mental instability
• hypo-hyper sensitivity
• pinched nerve (impingement)

Question 5

Digestive contraindication

Answer 5

• ulcer
• lesion
• bowel distruction

Question 6

lymphatic- cardiovascular contraindication

Answer 6

• cancer
• deep vein thrombosis
• peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
• varicose veins

Question 7

Urinary contraindications

Answer 7

• alcoholic ( increase metabolism)

- kidney dysfunction

Question 8

skin contraindications

Answer 8

• infection
• open wounds
• delicate skin (due to long term cortisone use)

Question 9

Precautions

Answer 9

Osteoporosis
Scar Tissue 
Peripheral Neuropathy (chronic
Sore muscles 5 days post 5 mile run
Proliferative phase of healing

Question 10

Indications

Answer 10

Lymphedema
Prolonged Inactivity and Joint Immobilization
Remodeling phase of healing

Question 11

Contraindications

Answer 11

skin
High Fever
Acute unstable phase of healing

Question 12

What is the relationship between hands (upper extremities) and body when performing efficient and safe Massage Therapy?

Answer 12

Force Couple and proper body mechanics

Question 13

What is Force Coupling and how does it relate to massage therapy application?

Answer 13

Force Couple - hand and body moving as one

Question 14

effleurage

Answer 14

• Employs gentle hand movement along the long axis of the limbs or muscle (Tabers). Purpose is fluid drainage. Storking Gliding

Question 15

Petrissage kneading

Answer 15

Kneading milks the muscle by alternately lifting and rolling skin, fascia and muscle tissue. Purpose:

i. aids circulation by promoting venous and lymphatic return when performed in a distal to proximal direction
ii. stretches skin, fascia and muscle tissue
iii. soft tissue manipulation
iv. breaks up superficial adhesions
v. relaxes muscle tissue mechanical contract relax stretch response

Question 16

Compression

Answer 16

• force applied perpendicular to the cross sectional of the tissue in a direction toward the tissue. (therapeutic exercise book) pressure, pushing, and shearing
  i. Improve circulation
  ii. Increase range of motion
  iii. tissue rejuvenation by cleansing the muscle of waste product

Question 17

Tapotment

Answer 17

• A rhythmic, intermittent striking or percussion of the tissue. Promotes relaxation and desensitization of irritated nerve endings. chopping, tapping

Question 18

Lymphatic massage

Answer 18

• increases and improves free flow of lymph. Moves lymphatic waste for elimination. moving extracellular fluid or lymphatic fluid
  i. promotes good circulation of lymph to act as detoxification

Question 19

Rolfing

Answer 19

establish tissue mobility

Question 20

When performing massage to the lumbar spine what are the major complications in not putting a pillow under the abdomen to reduce the patient’s lumbar lordosis?

Answer 20

Hyperextend the pt. and compresses the facet

Question 21

Trigger point

Answer 21

Painful tender spots in muscle tissue associated with nodules in muscle. Compression of trigger point may elicit local tenderness, referred pain or local twitch response.

Question 22

Reffered point

Answer 22

Pain perceived at a site adjacent to or at a distance from the site of injury
i. EX: heart attack feel pain at arm but location of pain is at the heart