Massage Intro - Week 1 Flashcards
What is petrissage?
To knead or press
What is the purpose of petrissage?
Mobilise skin, muscle and connective tissue
What is the direction of petrissage?
Parallel to muscle fibres
What is tapotement?
To drum or pat
What is the purpose of tapotement?
To stimulate the individual/muscle tissue
What is the direction of tapotement?
Vertical, rebound
What is compression?
Acupressure/trigger point
What is the purpose of compression?
To squeeze tissues and stimulate trigger points
What is the direction of compression?
Vertical compressing
What is the purpose of frictions?
To mobilise connective tissue/adhesions
What is the direction of frictions?
Small transverse/longitudinal/circular strokes;’ often at the musculotendinous joints
What is rhythmic movement?
Shaking or rocking
What is the purpose of rhythmic movement?
Rapid: stimulation to the individual/muscle tissue
Slow: assist with relaxation
What is the direction of rhythmic movement?
Movement of the whole limb
What are some physiological benefits of massage?
- increased blood and lymph flow (removal of wastes, increased nutrient flow, stimulation of healing)
- resolution of chronic oedema
- increased extensibility of soft tissues
- pain relief
- facilitates muscle activity
- stimulate autonomic function
- promotion of local and general relaxation
What are some psychological benefits of massage?
- relaxation
- pain relief
- general feeling of well-being
- anxiety/stress relief
- stimulation/invigoration
What is a contraindication?
Any condition or circumstance where the use of a specific treatment is not advised because it could harm the patient. Risk of adverse result outweighs the benefits
What are the two types of contraindication?
Regional/relative: condition which makes massage somewhat inadvisable but does not rule it out. Massage may not be performed on a specific area but may be performed on other areas
General//absolute: a condition where treatment is absolutely inadvisable
What is precaution?
any condition that increases the chances of an adverse outcome, where extra care needs to be taken in advance to prevent an adverse outcome
What are some examples of contraindications?
cancer, fever, acute infections, open wounds, recent burns, sores
What are some examples of precautions?
Allergies (ie to massage oil), areas of absent/altered sensation, presence of pins/staples, DVT, pregnancy, heart/kidney failure, agitated state, patients on blood-thinning medication, early post-surgical patients
What are endangerment sites?
Areas where nerves and blood vessels are superficial or not protected by muscle, fat or connective tissue
What are examples of endangerment sites?
- anterior and posterior neck triangles
- armpit
- medial and lateral epicondyles of humerous
- kidney region (posterior)
- femoral triangle
- axilia, cubital fossa, popleteal fossa
- abdomen
What is an example of an impairment?
Problems with body structure or function
What is an activity limitation?
Difficulties executing activities
What are participation restrictions?
Restrictions involving life situations such as work and recreation
Why is patient positioning important?
For therapy, function in the environment, increasing function and to prevent complications.
What are 7 goals of patient positioning?
- patient comfort
- skin integrity
- musculoskeletal integrity
- neuromuscular integrity
- cardiovascular and pulmonary integrity
- provide patient access to the environment
- provide proper positioning for specific interventions
What are some mechanical benefits of massage?
MOBILISATION OF: -skin and subcutaneous tissue -muscle fibres and muscle groups -tendons and sheaths -scar tissue and adhesions MOVEMENT OF: -lymph -venous blood -sputum -oedema -haematoma
