Massage

Question 1

Modality

Answer 1

Is a therapeutic agent used to affect physical change

Massage in general is a modality

Question 2

Technique

Answer 2

type of massage that as strokes sharing the same general intentions and methods of applicaiton

Question 3

Benefits of therapeutic massage for the patient

Answer 3

Placebo effect
decrease anxiety/stress
enhances sense of well-being
improves sleep patterns Identifies areas of tension or soreness to be addressed before/after injury
Provides kinesthetic feedback

Question 4

Benefits of therapeutic massage for the PT

Answer 4

convenient and flexible therapeutic modality
Provide individual and personalized care
Power of touch

Question 5

2 types of physiological effects of massage

Answer 5

Structural and systematic

Question 6

Structural effects of massage

Answer 6

Improved ROM
Improved general tissue flexibility and muscle relaxation
Reduction/relief of muscle cramps, spasms, trigger points, and tender points
Enhanced collagen remodeling

Question 7

systematic effects of massage

Answer 7

enhanced local circulation
reduced edema
decreased pain

Question 8

What is a basic sports massage

Answer 8

deep, invigorating anatomically specific massage that combines standard Swedish massage strokes with a few new strokes

Question 9

characteristics of effleurage

Answer 9

hands glide/slide over the superficial tissue
always work distal to proximal in extremities
one full length stroke followed by 3-5 shorter strokes
start superficial and slow and move to deeper and faster

Question 10

Purpose of effleurage

Answer 10

used as a beginning stroke for each body part

helps with a general assessment of the tissue

Question 11

contraindications to effleurage

Answer 11

Not used over or distal to an area of edema or a sever hematoma
inflamed tissue
varicose veins
open wounds or rashes
cysts, tumors, or hematomas

Question 12

characteristics of petrissage

Answer 12

alternate squeeze and lift motion
figure 8 pattern in using 2 hands
overlapping pattern to loosen and soften the tissue
full contact between the hand and treated tissue is needed
avoid hyperextension of the thumb

Question 13

purpose of petrissage

Answer 13

used to loosen and soften the tissue
may have and indirect effect on fluid movement
preps the area for further treatment
assesses the tissue

Question 14

contraindications to petrissage

Answer 14

Not used over or distal to an area of edema or a sever hematoma
inflamed tissue
varicose veins
open wounds or rashes
cysts, tumors, or hematomas

Question 15

what is jostling used for?

Answer 15

to reduce muscle tone

Question 16

what is muscle pin and stretch used for?

Answer 16

to improve muscle length

Question 17

what is muscle bending used for?

Answer 17

to improve muscle lenght