MASSAGE Flashcards
1
Q
Contraindications of massage
A
1) Skin infection
2) Open wounds
3) Circulatory problems
4) Recent injury
5) Tumours
6) Acute inflammation of joint
7) Myositis ossificans
2
Q
Stroking and A Thousand Hands
A
- Gets patient used to touch
- Assess state of patients skin
- Slow strokes relax and decreases muscle tone
- Fast strokes increase blood flow and lymphatic drainage
3
Q
Effleurage
A
- Assist lymphatic and venous return
- Assist interchange of tissue fluid
- Removal of waste and chemical irritants
- Light strokes decrease muscle tone
- Deep strokes increases muscle tone
4
Q
Kneading (Palmer, Reinforced and Finger)
A
- Stimulates lymphatic and venous flow
- Increased mobility of fibrous tissue
- Helps interchange of tissue fluid
- Removal of waste
- Increase length and strength of connective tissue
5
Q
Skin Rolling
A
- Stimulates venous and lymphatic return
- Helps interchange tissue fluid
- Removal of waste
- Mobilises scar tissue
6
Q
Hacking
A
- Stimulates circulation
- -Stimulates muscle tone
- Aid evacuation of lungs
7
Q
Clapping
A
- Stimulates circulation
- Stimulates muscle tone
- Aids evacuation of lungs
