Massage Terminology

Question 1

1. Lunge

2. A-stance

Answer 1

2 most commonly used massage stances

Question 2

1. Metabolism: removal of metabolic waste products
2. Venostasis: inhibited normal venous return or stagnation of blood due to muscular inactivity
3. Edema: presence of excess interstitial fluid in the tissues caused by alterations in physiologic function.
4. Reflex: vasconstriction, vasodilation, stimulation, or relaxation

Answer 2

Physiological effects of massage

Question 3

1. Assists venous flow: results in decreasing venous pressure; provides a favorable situation for increased arterial contraction
2. Assists lymphatic flow: massage can encourage lymphatic flow, preventing the edema that often occurs within activity.
3. Stretches superficial tissues: encourage the patient to relax and allow further passive stretching of a muscle.
4. Loosens scar tissue: friction should be used.

Answer 3

Mechanical effects of massage

Question 4

1. Color and temperature of skin
2. Knots in muscles
3. Underdeveloped muscles
4. Joint with tight or rough movement
5. Swelling
6. Rough skin
7. Adhesions
8. Hard, matter muscles and fascia
9. Crystallization, especially in foot
10. Facial expressions

Answer 4

Things to be aware of during massage

Question 5

Increased local blood flow to an area

Answer 5

Hyperemia

Question 6

Decreased local blood flow and low to an area.

Answer 6

Ischemia