Massage Therapy Flashcards
Musculoskeletal massage contraindications
- unstable muscle or injury
- muscular dystrophy
Reproductive massage contraindications
pregnancy, specifically the first two terms. Avoid the feet and umbilical area.
Endocrine massage contraindications
- diabetes (neuropathy)
- hypothyroid (dry skin)
Skeletal massage contraindications
- fracture
- severe osteoporosis
- unstable joints
Nervous system massage contraindications
- paralysis
- nerve damage
- mental instability
- hypo-hyper sensitivity
- pinched nerve (impingement)
Digestive massage contraindications
- ulcer
- lesion
- bowel distruction
Cardiovascular/lymphatic massage contraindications
- cancer
- deep vein thrombosis
- peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
- varicose veins
Urinary system massage contraindictations
- alcohol consumption ( increase metabolism)
- kidney dysfunction
Integumentary system massage contraindications
- infection
- open wounds
- delicate skin (due to long term cortisone use or old age)
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - Precaution
Lymphedema
Lymphedema - Indication
Scar Tissue
Scar Tissue - Precautions - Proliferation Phase, Indication
High fever
High Fever - Contraindication
Peripheral Neuropathy (chronic)
Peripheral Neuropathy (chronic) - Precaution
Acute Exacerbation of Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disorders
Acute Exacerbation of Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disorders - Contraindication
Prolonged Inactivity and Joint Immobilization
Prolonged Inactivity and Joint Immobilization - Indication
Sore muscles 5 days post 5 mile run
Sore muscles 5 days post 5 mile run. - Precautions
Acute unstable phase of healing
Acute unstable phase of healing - Contraindication
Proliferative phase of healing
Proliferative phase of healing - Precautions
Remodeling phase of healing
Remodeling phase of healing – Indications
What subsystems are activated in slow and fast massage
Slow=Parasympathetic Fast=Sympathetic
What is the relationship between hands (upper extremities) and body when performing efficient and safe Massage Therapy?
Force Couple and proper body mechanics
What is Force Coupling and how does it relate to massage therapy application?
Force Couple - hand and body moving as one
Employs gentle hand movement along the long axis of the limbs or muscle (Tabers). Purpose is fluid drainage. Stroking Gliding
Effleurage Massage
Kneading the muscle by reciprocally lifting and rolling skin, fascia and muscle tissue.
Petrissage/Kneading massage
Purpose of petrissage/kneading
i. aids circulation by promoting venous and lymphatic return when performed in a distal to proximal direction
ii. stretches skin, fascia and muscle tissue
iii. soft tissue manipulation
iv. breaks up superficial adhesions
v. relaxes muscle tissue mechanical contract relax stretch response
Compression massage
force applied perpendicular to the cross sectional of the tissue in a direction toward the tissue. pressure, pushing, and shearing
Tapotement massage
- A rhythmic, intermittent striking or percussion of the tissue. Promotes relaxation and desensitization of irritated nerve endings. chopping, tapping
Lymphatic massage
increases and improves free flow of lymph. Moves lymphatic waste for elimination. moving extracellular fluid or lymphatic fluid
When performing massage to the lumbar spine what are the major complications in not putting a pillow under the abdomen to reduce the patient’s lumbar lordosis?
Hyperextend the pt. and compresses the facet
Trigger point
Painful tender spots in muscle tissue associated with nodules in muscle. Compression of trigger point may elicit local tenderness, referred pain or local twitch response.
Referred pain
Pain perceived at a site adjacent to or at a distance from the site of injury
EX: heart attack feel pain at arm but location of pain is at the heart
