Massage Effects Flashcards
Combined Effect
An effect that occurs because of two or more therapies used in combination
Theory that points to a “gating mechanism” of the spinal cord, where nerve fibers carrying somatic stimuli (such as that provided by massage techniques) can “close the gate” to dull, aching pain.
Gate control theory
A persistent cycle in which pain triggers muscle spasms, which then trigger more pain response.
Pain-spasm-pain cycle theory
A response of the nervous system that allows the body to rest and recover.
Parasympathetic nervous system response
A response of the nervous system that allows the body to rest and recover.
Parasympathetic nervous system response
An effect from an indirect response of the client’s nervous system.
Reflexive effect
A reflex that involves skeletal muscle contraction in response to stimuli from the somatic nervous system.
Somatic reflex
A reflex that prevents a muscle from being overstretched, and sets muscle tone by monitoring the amount of stretch placed on a muscle
Stretch reflex
A reflex monitored by Golgi tendon organs that prevent muscles from overcontracting and causing tendon injury.
Tendon reflex
The application of cross-fiber friction and with-fiber friction to scar tissue is designed to cause:
A physiological effect of massage
An example of a somatic reflex
The stretch reflex
Effects that cause changes to the body’s chemistry, circulation, metabolism, and nervous system
Systemic effects of massage
A step-by-step process of working through client information in order to plan a safe and competent massage for the clien
Clinical reasoning (also called critical thinking)
Health history form Is
A document that clients complete before their first session that provides 5 things
personal contact information, current health conditions, medications, past health conditions, and health-related goals.
High blood pressure Is
A blood pressure reading that is consistently over
140 mm Hg systolic and 90 mm Hg diastolic.
Low blood pressure Is
A blood pressure reading that is lower than
90 mm Hg systolic and 60 mm Hg diastolic.
Older adult Is
An elderly person; generally those older than
60 or 65.
A secondary effect of a medication or therapy that goes beyond the desired effect.
Side effect
A client with a common cold who seeks massage five days after symptoms presented themselves
Is no longer contagious and can receive massage
A client with a common cold who seeks massage five days after symptoms presented themselves
Is no longer contagious and can receive massage
The femoral triangle is defined by:
The inguinal ligament, sartorius, and adductor longu
Massage positions for pregnant clients in the first trimester include
Supine, prone, side-lying, and semi-reclined
Massage positions for pregnant clients in the first trimester include
Supine, prone, side-lying, and semi-reclined
A structure that requires caution in the posterior triangle of the neck is the:
External jugular vein
In endangerment areas, heavy massage pressure over veins can
Damage the veins’ one-way valves
Chronic neuropathy is:
A local contraindication
A client with chronic hepatitis:
A:Must obtain a physician’s release before he/she can receive massage
The trachea, mandible, and sternocleidomastoid muscles on each side of the neck define the:
Anterior triangle endangerment areas