Massage

Question 1

Fluid Mech

Answer 1

• > > flow of blood/lymph- perform glides towards heart
• > > blood flow in local areas generates redness
• Reduce oedema

Question 2

Neuromuscular response

Answer 2

• Decreased tension/referred pain- stretch of sarcomeres or compression of trigger points
• Pain gate mech
• Decrease excess neuro activity

Question 3

Connective tissue response

Answer 3

• Stretch with low pressure, long duration

* Encourage fibroblast proliferation

Question 4

Physiological/reflex response

Answer 4

•	Sense of relaxation
•	ANS response to touch, pressure and temp
•	reduce stress hormones
Reduce BP
Reduce viscerosomatic reflex

Question 5

Precautions (become contra for friction massage)

Answer 5

• Wounds
• Fractures
• Pain
• Hypersensitivity
• Skin conditions
• Reactions to oils/gels

Question 6

Contraindications

Answer 6

• Circulatory conditions
• Acute inflam
• Infection/fever/osteomylitis
• Cellulitus
• Malignancy
• Fragile skin
• Recent surgery

Question 7

Trigger points

Answer 7

• ‘knots’ in middle of muscle belly
• Palpate using flat or pincer techniques to identify
• Sustain gentle pressure on TP until release
• TP cause local and referred pain