OSPE Flashcards
What are the effects of massage on circulatory system?
Increase venous flow
decrease venous pressure
increase in arterial circulation
Massage effects on lymph and lymphatic system
increases clearance of unwanted substances
What are the effects of massage on the nervous system?
Sensory stimulation
Reduces sympathetic arousal
Encourages parasympathetic dominance
What are the effects on muscular system?
Decreases muscle fatigue and pain from work
Increases circulation
Psychological benefitss of massage
Reduced Stress
Makes person feel good
calming
How to prepare treatment room
Privacy for patient
Comfortable temperature
Plinth,arm table and chair
Towels and pillows
Preparation of the Massage plinth (bed)
Adjustable
Mid thigh-height
cover with clean linen
Face hole or face pillow
Describe self Stance
Protect your back
walk stance -. posterior tilt of pelvis - knees s rightly flexed
shoulders relaxed - comfortable with straight back
Let your whole body move with each stroke
What hand warm up exercises must be done?
Full abduction/ extension of thumb
Full flexion / extension of wrists
Full pronation and supination of radio umar joints
Describe Palpation
Good sense of touch important
Identify anatomical landmarks
Pressure - not too soft or too hard
Listen to the patient regarding the pressure
ASK If patient is comfortable
What should you to do before and while with the patient?
Fully Informed
informed consent
Ask patient to remove necessary clothes
Don’t remove patient clothing without permission
Both must be comfortable
Explain exactly what you are doing
cover patient at all times
Regularly ask patient If they are comfortable and happy
How must the patient notes of treatment be?
Accurate
Legible
Dated
signed
Discuss the contact medium
Oils, powder, creams etc
Apply to your hands not the patient
IDon’t use too much
Contraindications
Skin infections
Open wounds
Problems with circulation
Before 48 hours
Tumours
Acute Inflammation
Myositis ossification
Diabetes
Mentation (Altered skin sensation)
Describe the signs of inflammation
Pain
Redness
Swelling
warm or fever
decreased function
