MT II Final Review Flashcards
what is the study of function?
physiology
what are the three effects massage has on the body?
mechanical, reflexive, and metabolic
which effect predominately effects the nervous system?
reflex effects
which effect can cause a change directly on the tissue acted upon, or related parts?
reflexive effect
which effect is it when tissues are being acted upon in a mechanical way by the hand of the manipulator?
mechanical effect
which effect moves blood and lymph, restoring displaced viscera to it’s normal position?
mechanical effects
any time you are moving, draining, or refilling, it is what effect?
mechanical
if the effect is something that you cannot physically touch (ex: dilating a blood vessel or stimulating a nerve), it is what effect?
reflexive
what is the sum of all chemical processes in the body?
metabolic effects
if the massage technique causes anything to change internally, at the cellular or chemical level, which effect is it?
metabolic effect
what is the “why” you would perform a specific technique or modality on a client?
therapeutic application of massage
what technique would you use if you want to elevate the temperature of a part?
static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)
what technique influences the nervous system?
static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)
what type of effect does static touch have because of the brain and spinal reflexes from cutaneous nerves?
hypnotic effect
which technique has a possible electrical effect or “magnetism”?
static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)
which technique has a relaxing, calming effect that allows the powerful healing mechanism of the body to function?
static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)
which technique relieves hyperesthesia (oversensitivity) especially of head and joints?
static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)
which technique lessens pain, numbness, tingling, and other sensations?
static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)
which technique helps with insomnia and nervous irritability?
static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)
which technique reduces high blood pressure?
static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)
which technique can be used when all other treatments are contraindicated?
static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)
which technique causes a calming, anesthetizing (numbing) effect?
static (deep touch)
which technique diminishes swelling and congestion, thus relieving pain?
static (deep touch)
which technique relieves pain by emptying blood vessels and benumbing nerves?
static (deep touch)
which technique can be sedating to stimulating when applied to a nerve trunk?
static (deep touch)
which technique can be used for violent headaches?
static (deep touch)
which technique can be used for pain in joints?
static (deep touch)
why does deep touch help with pain in joints?
pressure empties the veins and lymph spaces and vessels in the joints
which technique is good for muscle spasms?
static (deep touch)
which technique is good for trigger points in muscles?
static (deep touch)
which technique is good for stress points in tendons?
static (deep touch)
which technique is good for toothache?
static (deep touch)
which techniques are good for sciatica?
static (deep touch), compression (firm, deep to sedate nerve)
which technique is good for neuralgia?
static (deep touch)
what type of effect is caused by deep touch applied to a nerve trunk with LIGHT pressure?
a stimulating effect
what type of effect is caused by deep touch applied to a nerve trunk with FIRM, DEEP pressure?
a sedative effect
why does firm, deep pressure with deep touch cause a sedative effect?
deep pressure continued for a longer time produces numbness and may even paralyze the nerve trunk
which technique mechanically spreads the tissue, enhancing softening effect on connective tissue component of muscle?
compression
which technique stimulates muscles and the nervous system?
compression
which technique enhances circulation and can cause hyperemia (brings blood and fluid into the tissue)?
compression
which technique increases nutrition and waste removal in joints?
compression
which technique causes hyperesthesia?
compression
which technique causes paralysis?
compression (pressure should be light and intermittent 2-3 seconds, then hold 6-5 seconds. wait, repeat 4-5 times)
which technique arouses activities of nerve centers through indirect stimulation of procedure?
compression
which technique causes general stimulation of the spine?
compression (firm pressure applied w/ thumbs on either side of the spine)
which technique enhances local fluid movement?
superficial gliding/effleurage
which technique stretches and loosens superficial tissue?
superficial gliding/effleurage
which technique has a calming effect when done slowly?
superficial gliding/effleurage
which technique has a stimulating effect when done briskly?
superficial gliding/effleurage
which technique decreases waste, swelling, and pain in tissue?
superficial gliding/effleurage
which technique stimulates function of the skin?
superficial gliding/effleurage
which technique is used to assess deeper tissues?
superficial gliding/effleurage
which technique prepares the tissue for deeper work, and soothes after deeper work?
superficial gliding/effleurage
which technique’s principle objective is to empty the veins and lymph channels, thus encouraging circulation?
deep gliding
which technique stretches and loosens connective tissue-muscles?
deep gliding
which technique separates and broaden tissues?
deep gliding
which technique relieves muscular spasms or tension caused by stress?
deep gliding
which technique stimulates parasympathetic dominance?
deep gliding
which technique decreases waste, swelling, and pain in tissues?
deep gliding
which technique is relaxing?
deep gliding
which technique is good for inflammatory processes?
superficial and deep gliding
which technique is good for general dropsy (accumulation of fluid in tissues, swelling) and local swelling due to inflammation or congestion?
superficial and deep gliding
