Massage Theory and Technique quiz 1 Flashcards
What is Per Henrik Ling known for
The invention of Swedish Massage
What is Hippocrates known for
the first in Greek medicine
to specifically describe the medical
benefits/the father of medicine/using the term “anatripsis”
What is Anatripsis
Rubbing Upwards on the body
What is Emil Vodder known for
The development of Manual Lymphatic drainage
What is Ida Rolf known for
A deep form of massage called “Rolfing”
What is Dr Johann Mezger known for
Bringing massage to the scientific community
What is John Kellogg and Johann Sebastian know for
The development of Hydrotherapy
What is James Cyriax known for
The development of Transverse Friction Massage
What was Elizabeth Dicke known for
The development of Connective Tissue Massage
What is Janet Travell known for
being the leading authority on trigger point therapy
What year was the massage therapy act created
1991
What are the 3 types of Duel Relationships
Low risk duel relationship, Moderate risk duel relationship, High risk duel relationship
what is an example of a low risk duel relationship
socializing with a client
what is an example of a moderate risk duel relationship
Friend/family member
what is an example of a high risk duel relationship
Sexual relationship (husband, wife, etc.)
what is tissue memory
the remberance of physical/emotional trauma that is stored in the tissue/connective tissue
what are “boundaries”
Limits put in place by the therapist in relation to
the client before/during/after treatment
If a client was in the prone position, where would you place pillows
between the bed and bottom sheet under the clients abdomen + under the clients ankles
If a client were 3/4’s prone, where would you place pillows
under one shoulder + the
knee on the same side of the body
If a client was in the supine position, where would you place pillows
between the bed and bottom sheet under the knees (extra pillow if reduction in lumbar curve is needed) + Trunk and head if a semi-seated position is needed for conditions like hypertension/ hiatus hernia
What is Reflex effect
an effect on tissue or systems away from the manipulation site
what is pure reflex
primary effects of only the nervous system
mechanical effect
a direct effect on the tissues being manipulated
what is supine position
laying face up
what is prone position
laying face down
what is a local contraindication
when it would NOT be appropriate to perform massage on a specific part of the body due to a condition
what is an absolute contraindication
when it is not appropriate to perform massage on the client due to a condition
what is an indication
when it is deemed that a massage is appropriate and would be deemed beneficial
what is a local precaution
when a massage treatment may require a modification regarding a specific part of the body
what is an absolute precaution
when a massage treatment may require a modification regarding the whole body
what is sanitation
the prevention and elimination of pathogenic organisms (fungi, viruses, bacteria)
what is aseptic technique
the elimination of pathogens before they can spread
what are the 4 approaches to care
Therapeutic change, condition management, restorative care, palliative care
what is therapeutic change
modification of physical form and function. Eg: a muscle sprain
what is condition management
using massage techniques for clients who cannot undergo a therapeutic change but wish to be as effective as possible within a set on conditions Eg: diabetes
what is restorative care
supports normal rest and restorative function
what is palliative care
relieves or reduces pain in conditions without the goal of producing a cure. Eg: dementia
what is transference
the personalization of the professional relationship established by the client
what is countertransference
the personalization of the professional relationship established by the therapist
what is an endangerment site
an area of the body you must avoid or use lighter pressure for
the 6 endangerment sites are:
Eyes, inferior to ear (fascia, nerve styloid process) external carotid artery (neck), posterior cervical area (spinous process), cervical plexus, lymph nodes
examples of pathogenic organisms are
Viruses, Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, pathogenic animals
what is a virus
an organism that inject their own genetic code into host cells genetic codes to feed and reproduce
what is a bacteria
a primitive cell that lacks nucelli
what is a fungi
a group of simple and parasitic organisms
what is a protozoa
a one celled organism that infests human fluids
what is a pathogenic animal
large multi-celled organisms that feed off of human tissue
what are the 3 ways pathogens spread
Environmental contact, opportunistic infections, person to person contact
what is an environmental contact
Food, water and soil
what is an opportunistic infection
potentially pathogenic organisms found on the skin and mucous membrane. they do not infect unless given the opportunity to do so
what is person to person contact
small pathogens carried in the air and spread by direct contact with an infected person
what is hypertonicity
a muscle with extreme tension
