Massage Flashcards
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Massage
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- systematic, manual manipulation of the body’s soft tissues and muscles
- movements such as rubbing, kneading, pressing, rolling, slapping and tapping are performed to promote blood and lymph circulation, relax tense muscles, relieve pain and restore metabolic balance
- benefits are both physical and mental
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Holistic massage comes from the Greek term ?
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-“holos” meaning whole, all, entire or total
- the approach of taking into consideration the whole body and environment when offering a treatment
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Latin:
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- massa means “that from which forms a lump
-massage can be a technique for removing “lumpiness” of the body, making it smooth
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Greek:
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- massein means “to knead”
- kneading is one of the fundamental movements used in this therapy
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French:
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- masser means the “to rub”
- the basis of all massage is rubbing the skin and tissues
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Arabic
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- mass means “to touch or feel” which are both fundamental to massage
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When performing a Holistic treatment the persons:
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- mind, body and spirit is considered
- the person treated should be considered as a whole
- it is not just looking to treat the symptoms, but to establish the cause, whether it be internal or external
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Homeostasis
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- refers to the natural balance and stability of the body, mind and spirit needed
to maintain optimum health - condition in which the cells, tissues, glands, organs and systems of the body are work in harmony within themselves and with one another
- the maintenance of this environment is vital for the well-being of the whole body
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Main factor that affects homeostasis
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Stress
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Stress can be caused by?
( external factors)
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- loud noises
- change in temperature
- lack of oxygen
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Stress can be caused by?
( internal factors)
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- worry
- anxiety/fear
- pain
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Serous imbalances caused by excessive and prolonged stress results in?
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- the body failing to cope and ill health may result
- holistic treatments help the client to recognize the effect of stress
- ongoing treatment combined with aftercare advice can form the basis of the special care needed to ensure that any imbalance is avoided and homeostasis is controlled
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Massage in ancient times ( china)
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- the use of massage has been recorded in china from 3000 BC
- the ancient Chinese called their technique amma and used specific movements on particular points of the body
- it was used for the promotion and restoration of health as well as for relaxation
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Japan
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- also used amma ( means push and pull) with similar pressure points and called the points tsubo
- then they went on to develop shiatsu often referred to as acupuncture without needles
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India
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- massage has also been used as part of traditional Ayurvedic medicine
- ayurveda from Hindu language
- ayurvedic ancient medical texts about arts of healing + prolonging life is still the basis of medical knowledge in india today
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Greeks
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- places great emphasis on the pursuit of health and well-being
- they made gymnastics and the use of massage part of their physical fitness rituals
- the Greek physician Herodicus (5th century BC) prolonged the lives of many of his patients with diet and exercise
- he performed massage using beneficial herbs + oils
- Hippocrates, a student of Herodicus later becomes known as the father of medicine
- his code of ethics (Hypocratic oath) is still in use today
- He believed all doctors needed to know massage for healing purposes and Hypocrates believed rubbing helped to treat illnesses
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Romans
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- gladiators were given massage before + after fighting to treat stiff and sore muscles and joints
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Who created reflexology
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- Egyptians
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Who developed physiotherapy
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- 8 French women in the 19 century in 1884
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Alexander technique
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- created in the 1900s for positive use of body while performing massage
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Modern massage is based on techniques developed by ?
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- Per Henrik Ling
- he was a swedish physiologist
- massage is still referred to as “Swedish massage” because of his influence
- he developed a system called “Medical Gymnastics”
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Medical Gymnastics incorporated:
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- active movements performed by patients
- movements which required co-operation between patient and therapist
- passive movements performed by therapists
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Modern massage is credited to ?
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- Dr John Mezger (1839-1909)
- of Holland who established the practices and art of massage as a scientific subject for physicians (Doctors) in the remedial treatment of disease
- through Dr Mezger’s efforts, massage became recognized as fundamental rehabilitation in physical therapy
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Remedy
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cures or relieves a disease
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Massage terms used today stem from
- Dr Mezgers preference for French terminology
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Holistic massage uses ?
ancient techniques
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Swedish massage uses?
modern techniques
