Massage

Question 1

What are the massage techniques?

Answer 1

Stroking
Effleurage
Petrrisage- kneeding, picking up, wringing, skin rolling
Friction

Question 2

Physiological effects of mechanical massage.

Answer 2

1. Improve circulation and lymphatic flow
2. Removal of waste products
3. Sedate or stimulate nerve endings
4. Increase or decrease muscle tone
5. Increas or decrease muscle length/flexibility
6. Remodel scar tissue when required
7. Enhance venous return

Question 3

Psychological effects of massage?

Answer 3

1. Relaxation
2. Stress
3. Mental preparation for sport

Question 4

Therapeautic effects of massafe on connective tissue, muscle and pain?

Answer 4

Connective tissue- restore mobility, promote remodeling, maintains pliability/ length.

Muscle- decrease muscle soreness, decrease muscle tension/spasm

Pain- reduce pain, pain gate mechanism, increas circulation which reduction in noxious stimuli

Question 5

Contraindication of mechanical massage.

Answer 5

Absolute- open wound, presence of malignant tumours, inadequate blood suppy, acute injuries- haematoma, fracture sites, skins conditions- burns/infections, suspected DVT, active conditions- infection/RA

Potential- fragile skin, heart problems- avoids chest/ neck and care in thoracic spine, osteoporosis

Question 6

Benefits of massage.

Answer 6

1. Reduce muscle tension
2. Improve circulation
3. Stimulation of lymphatic system
4. Reduction of stress hormones
5. Relaxations
6. Increase joint mobility and flexibility
7. Improve recovery of soft tissues is helping in removal of inflammatory soups e.g cytokines.