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Massage Therapy Flashcards

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Musculoskeletal massage contraindications

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  • unstable muscle or injury

- muscular dystrophy

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Reproductive massage contraindications

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pregnancy, specifically the first two terms. Avoid the feet and umbilical area.

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Endocrine massage contraindications

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  • diabetes (neuropathy)

- hypothyroid (dry skin)

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Skeletal massage contraindications

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  • fracture
  • severe osteoporosis
  • unstable joints
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Nervous system massage contraindications

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  • paralysis
  • nerve damage
  • mental instability
  • hypo-hyper sensitivity
  • pinched nerve (impingement)
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Digestive massage contraindications

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  • ulcer
  • lesion
  • bowel distruction
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Cardiovascular/lymphatic massage contraindications

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  • cancer
  • deep vein thrombosis
  • peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
  • varicose veins
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Urinary system massage contraindictations

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  • alcohol consumption ( increase metabolism)

- kidney dysfunction

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Integumentary system massage contraindications

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  • infection
  • open wounds
  • delicate skin (due to long term cortisone use or old age)
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Osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis - Precaution

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Lymphedema

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Lymphedema - Indication

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Scar Tissue

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Scar Tissue - Precautions - Proliferation Phase, Indication

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High fever

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High Fever - Contraindication

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Peripheral Neuropathy (chronic)

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Peripheral Neuropathy (chronic) - Precaution

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Acute Exacerbation of Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disorders

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Acute Exacerbation of Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disorders - Contraindication

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Prolonged Inactivity and Joint Immobilization

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Prolonged Inactivity and Joint Immobilization - Indication

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Sore muscles 5 days post 5 mile run

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Sore muscles 5 days post 5 mile run. - Precautions

18
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Acute unstable phase of healing

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Acute unstable phase of healing - Contraindication

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Proliferative phase of healing

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Proliferative phase of healing - Precautions

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Remodeling phase of healing

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Remodeling phase of healing – Indications

21
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What subsystems are activated in slow and fast massage

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Slow=Parasympathetic Fast=Sympathetic

22
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What is the relationship between hands (upper extremities) and body when performing efficient and safe Massage Therapy?

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Force Couple and proper body mechanics

23
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What is Force Coupling and how does it relate to massage therapy application?

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Force Couple - hand and body moving as one

24
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Employs gentle hand movement along the long axis of the limbs or muscle (Tabers). Purpose is fluid drainage. Stroking Gliding

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Effleurage Massage

25
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Kneading the muscle by reciprocally lifting and rolling skin, fascia and muscle tissue.

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Petrissage/Kneading massage

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Purpose of petrissage/kneading

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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

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Compression massage

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force applied perpendicular to the cross sectional of the tissue in a direction toward the tissue. pressure, pushing, and shearing

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Tapotement massage

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  • A rhythmic, intermittent striking or percussion of the tissue. Promotes relaxation and desensitization of irritated nerve endings. chopping, tapping
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Lymphatic massage

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increases and improves free flow of lymph. Moves lymphatic waste for elimination. moving extracellular fluid or lymphatic fluid

30
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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?

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Hyperextend the pt. and compresses the facet

31
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Trigger point

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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.

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Referred pain

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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

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