Passive Care - Massage Flashcards
Massage: Action
Kinetic and Friction (mechanical motion - vascular response - decrease edema)
Massage: Results
Sedation Blood and Lymph Flow Decreases Edema Decreases Blood Pressure Breaks Adhesions Trigger Point Cycles Removes Lactic Acid
Massage: Indications
Subacute Conditions
Massage: Contraindications
Acute conditions
Vascular conditions
Local infection or inflammation
Open wounds
Massage: Penetration
superficial
Effleurage
Method: Stroking (start and finish 12 per min)
Purpose: Sedate
Petrissage
Method: Deep Kneading
Purpose: Spasm
Tapotement
Method: Percussion, Tap, Slap, Cup, Pound, Hack
Purpose: Congestions
Friction (TFM)
Method: Deep rubbing (2 per sec) POWDER
Purpose: Adhesion (lateral epicondylitis)
Vibration
Method: Shaking
Purpose: Congestion
Deep Pressure
Method: Nimmo Acupressure
Purpose: Adhesion, Trigger Points