Massage techniques general comp (2) Flashcards
frostbite is considered to be a…
local contra-indication
the term retro-stasis means…
diversion of blood from the surface to interior of the body
two indications wherein you would use a cold pack…
inflammatory arthropathics, sprains
with a structural hyper-kyphosis, what would be the best remedial exercise to recommend?
general relaxation exercises, such as diaphragmatic breathing
structures most likely damaged in a lumbar strain injury include…
lumbar multifidus, rotators and quadratus lumborum
one of the following is a treatment variable for hydrotherapy…
duration of treatment
which of the following is a rule of hydrotherapy?
explain hydrotherapy treatment beforehand
which of the following is a local use for a contrast hand bath?
sub-acute injury
this is the best type of bath to use for clients who cannot tolerate extreme hot temperatures..
increasing temperature bath
one of the following is an effect of a sauna treatment…
vasodilation
measuring chest expansion is an assessment procedure used for…
bamboo spine
which of the following would be considered a mechanical effect of a massage?
the softening of muscle tissue under the area being massaged
how does massage allow for increased chest expansion and lung capacity ?
by decreasing tension in muscles of the thorax
the most common disease of axial and peripheral diarthrodial joints is
osteorarthritis
one of the most important components of consent is…
empowerment
a person asked you if you can treat sciatica. You agree to see them…
warned them that the firs treatment might entail significant assessment
with back pain during extension and rotation, the most likely sprained ligaments is?
iliollumbar
Loose pieces of a cartilage in a joint called…
joint mice
conditions of fibrosis and adherences would best be treated with which technique?
frictions
with which of the following techniques can you increase the effectiveness of loosening the joint capsule by adding traction to the manipulation?
Shakings
