Massage techniques effects Flashcards
1
Q
Why wouldn’t you massage someone? (Contraindications)
A
1) Skin infection
2) Open wounds
3) Circulatory problems
4) Recent injury
5) Tumours
6) Acute inflammation
7) Myositis Ossifications
3
Q
Stroking + Thousand Hands
A
- > gets patient used to your hands
- > assess state of patients skin
- > slow strokes = relax and decrease muscle tone
- > fast strokes = increases blood flow and lymph drainage
4
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
5
Q
Kneading (Palmer, Reinforced and Finger)
Wringing
Picking up
A
- > stimulates lymphatic and venous flow
- > increased mobility of fibrous tissue
- > help interchange of tissue fluid
- > remove waste
- > increase length & strength of connective tissue
6
Q
Skin Rolling
A
- > stimulates venous and lymphatic return
- > helps interchange tissue fluid
- > removal of waste
- > mobilises scar tissue
7
Q
Hacking
A
- > stimulates circulation
- > stimulates muscle tone
- > Aid evacuation of lungs
8
Q
Clapping
A
- > stimulates circulation
- > stimulates muscle tone
- > aid evacuation of lungs
