Prep and Positioning

Question 1

what are the 5 parts of intelligent touch?

Answer 1

-Attention and Concentration
-Discrimination
-Indentification
-Inquiry
-Intention

Question 2

define Attention and concentration

Answer 2

therapists capacity to focus on the sensory info that they receive primarily, but not exclusively, through their hands

Question 3

define discrimination

Answer 3

therapists ability to distinguish fine graduations of sensory info

Question 4

define identification

Answer 4

therapists must be able to distinguish between healthy and dysfunctional tissue states

Question 5

define inquiry

Answer 5

intelligent touch is inquiring touch. good therapists are constantly asking questions

Question 6

define intention

Answer 6

therapists aim of using massage techniques to produce a more normalized response of the clients tissues or other structures

Question 7

what are superficial reflex techniques?

Answer 7

engage only the skin and may produce reflex effects but no mechanical effects

Question 8

what are superficial fluid techniques?

Answer 8

Engage skin, superficial fascia and SQ fat down to the investing layer of deep fascia. produce mechanical effects on superficial lymphatics and possibly the venous circulation

Question 9

what are neuromuscular techniques?

Answer 9

engage muscle and the tissues it contains
they affect the function of the contractile element, connective tissue hydration and lymphatic return
may produce reflex effects

Question 10

what are percussive techniques?

Answer 10

deform and release tissues quickly
engage diff tissues depending on the force with which therapists apply them
they may also produce useful reflex neuromuscular effects

Question 11

what are connective tissue techniques

Answer 11

engage superficial and deep layers of tissues
they mechanically effect hydration, extensibility and modelling of connective tissue

Question 12

what can you do to physically prepare for massage?

Answer 12

warm up with active movement
stretch
self massage
receive skilled massage on an ongoing basis

Question 13

examples of warm up exercises

Answer 13

active circumduciton of the arm
stretch of glenohumoral rotators

Question 14

how can you mentally prepare for massage?

Answer 14

allowing enough time to perform
use relaxing techniques
communicate with colleagues regularly
take care of yourself