Massage Flashcards
What is massage?
Systematic manual manipulation of the body’s tissues to restore normal function
List the 1st 5 common massage techniques for athletes
Swedish massage sports massage Myofascial release MFR Trigger Point therapy Craniosacral therapy CST
Swedish massage
relaxation and rehabilitation
sports massage
prevent/treat injuries to enhance athletic performance
NOTE: same strokes as swedish massage, but different purpose
Myofascial Release MFR
pressure in opposite directions designed to stretch/release myofascia restrictions
Trigger point therapy
repetitive cycles of isolated pressure/release over trigger point
craniosacral therapy CST
designed to improve function of CNS by releasing restrictions in craniosacral system
Last 5 massage techniques
Graston rolfing neuromuscular therapy NMT shaitsu reflexology
graston
instrument-assested soft tissue mobilization requiring specific training and certification
rolfing
vigorous DTM and MRF to restore normal body alignment
Neuromuscular therapy NMT
treat compressed/entrapped nerves (variety of techniques)
Shaitsu
japanese pressure point therapy (similar to TP real ease but concentrating on acupuncture points)
Reflexology
finger and thumb pressure to specific reflex areas on hands/feet (corresponds to glands, organs, body parts - relieve stress/tension, improve blood flow)
What are the 2 categories of massage used in sports medicine?
- Therapeutic or curing
2. Relaxation and psychological
Therapeutic or curing use of massage means?
patient requires massage as part of the Rx regimen of an injury )e.g., chronic tendonitis, strain)
relaxation and psychological use of massage means?
patient desires a “rubdown” to relax over-worked muscles
Massage use and abuse: all massage should be a means to an end, what is the goal?
to restore function. Not to be abused by lazy athletes who don’t want to perform a proper cool down
What does massage do? Benefits include?
- invigorates body before competition
- promotes relaxation before/after competition
- promotes blood flow to skin
- increases muscular flexibility
- deep effleurage+circular friction+transverse friction - decreases scar tissue in tendinitis
What does massage do? Benefits #2 include?
- decrease pain
- interrupts muscle spasms
- reduces edema
- increases blood and lymph flow to rid tissue of cellular wastes
- activates cutaneous receptors to close gate to pain
- promotes lymphatic flow
- no more than active or passive limb movements
What does massage do? Benefits #3 include?
massage for specific pathologies
- long-lasting benefits for chronic LBP
- short-term benefits for chronic neck pain
- BP decreased slightly during 30-90 min swedish massage
- adjunct therapy for cancer
- reduces side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, improves function
What does massage NOT do?
- remove lactic acid from over worked muscles
- decrease muscle fatigue
- cause release of endorphins
- increase muscle temperature
- increase blood flow to arteries
- only increase blood flow to skin
