Principles of Massage Flashcards
Areas where deep vigorous techniques and prolonged deep pressure should be cautiously applied or avoided together
CAUTIONARY SITES
T or F
Massage cause an Increase in BP and HR (d/t PNS stimulation)
FALSE
Decreases in BP and HR (d/t PNS stimulation)
CAUTIONARY SITES for massage
Areas that contains superficial blood vessels
Ant. Neck
ABDOMINAL
PHYSIOLOGIC EFFECTS of massage
Changes in hormones and neurotransmitter levels
Increases ROM around joints
Influences blood flow in skeletal muscles
Changes in tissue oxidation, nutrient exchange, and waste removal (lactic acid)
Psychological effects of massage include reduced anxiety and stress levels and heightened sense of well-being
What is the general goal of massage?
general goal of massage is to increase blood flow
T or F
Massage can Improve lymphatic drainage
Reduce edema and lymphedema
TRUE
T or F
Massage can Increase cortisol and other hormones, impacting the expected outcomes of massage therapy⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
FASLE
Decrease cortisol and other hormones, impacting the expected outcomes of massage therapy⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
T or F
Massage has been shown to increase blood platelet count, which contributes to tissue repair, vascular health, and wound healing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TRUE
T or F
In the cardiovascular system, There effects are believed to be a result of parasympathetic nervous system activity
TRUE
T or F
Massage can Promote increases in lymphocyte levels
Promote immune health and function
TRUE
T or F
Massage can Influence levels of multiple hormones
Improve the production/absorption of gulagon
FALSE
Influence levels of multiple hormones
Improve the production/absorption of insulin
T or F
Massage can Increase exercise -related Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and blood indicators of muscle damage
FALSE
Decrease exercise -related Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and blood indicators of muscle damage
T or F
Massage can Affect the viscoelastic response and muscle healing. decreasing the ROM
FALSE
Affect the viscoelastic response and muscle healing. increase ROM
T or F
Massage canReduce scarring after burns
Decrease symptoms of asthma and other skin conditions
FASLE
Reduce scarring after burns
Decrease symptoms of eczema and other skin conditions
Which is the correct body position among the following:
Always look down
Wrists should be kept straight at all times
LAterally bend the back for stability
Wrists should be kept straight at all times
T or F
Massage can Assist in the treatment of tendonitis and ligament injuries
TRUE
T or F
Massage can Increase cortisol, serotonin (happy hormones)
Decrease nervous system excitability
Improve sleep
FALSE
Increase dopamine, serotonin (happy hormones)
Decrease nervous system excitability
Improve sleep
T or F
Massage can decrease skin temperature
FASLE
Increase skin Temperature
Position used when applying massage techniques that proceed from one point to the next along the client’s body (i.e., effleurage)
Bow stance
All of these are proper body mechanics during massage EXCEPT:
Align the spine in a vertical spine from the skull to the sacrum
Keep thehead erect and eyes looking forward
Avoid looking downward for long perids of time prvenet neck stiffness and soreness
none
none, all are correct
Position used to apply massage techniques, such as compression and deep friction to localized area
Horse stance
What acts as the Pivot point for changing position?
COG
T or F
Double hands your hands fingers or thumbs can increase pressure with less effort
FALSE
Double stacking your hands fingers or thumbs can increase pressure with less effort
EFFLEURAGE
Came from french word “effleurer” meaning ?
to slide or glide or flow
Order of Massage
Cover towel
Compression
Effleurage
Petrissage
Treatment (2)
Conclude (4)
Application of gliding movements that follow the contours of the body
EFFLEURAGE
EFFLEURAGE variations
one-handed,
two-handed,
alternate hand (sun and moon & Ocean waves)
Deep Effleurage=?
Superficial Effleurage=??
Deep Effleurage = Distal Proximal
Superficial Effleurage = AKA Nerve stroke or feathering & Proximal Distal
Rhythmically lifting, compressing, and releasing soft tissue of the body life the skin and muscles
Also known as “kneading”
PÈTRISSAGE
PÈTRISSAGE variation
One handed
Two handed (Ocean waves)
Alternating
COMMON USES
reduces adhesions between tissue layers and minimizes scar tissue formation
PÈTRISSAGE
Movements in friction can be?
Movements in friction can be linear or circular
How does friction create/generate heat?
Friction generates heat by creating resistance to movement
Technique where one body surface is pressed over another with pressure and movement in all directions
Friction
Friction Technques:
Superficial friction
Deep friction
Cross-Fiber Friction
Ringing
Circular
Provide a description for each:
Cross-Fiber Friction;
Ringing;
Circular;
Cross-Fiber Friction; Best technique
Ringing; Opposing movements of hands
Circular; Used for tendon units
COMMON USES for FRICTION
used to increase local circulation
prepare the treatment area for deep specific techniques
deep friction variations help deactivate trigger points and reduce adhesions between tissue layers
Promotes better scar tissue formation
How long should compressions be done? and in what pattern?
sustained (hold in 30 seconds) and
rhythmic (quick compression)
Variations of Compression
ONe handed
Two handed
Common use of Compression
General effexcts of massage
Completes therapy session
repetitive striking massage
TAPOTEMENT
TAPOTEMENT techniques
Tapping
Pincement
Hacking
Cupping
Pounding
Clapping
Racking
Diffuse
Technique used for Neuralgia, amputation
Tapping {araindrops)
Shaking, trembling, or rocking movements.
VIBRATION
Variation of VIBRATION
Jostling: Muscle needs to be relaxed
Rocking: Make that muscle shake!
