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Principles of Massage Flashcards

1
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Areas where deep vigorous techniques and prolonged deep pressure should be cautiously applied or avoided together

A

CAUTIONARY SITES

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T or F
Massage cause an Increase in BP and HR (d/t PNS stimulation)

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FALSE
Decreases in BP and HR (d/t PNS stimulation)

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CAUTIONARY SITES for massage

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Areas that contains superficial blood vessels
Ant. Neck
ABDOMINAL

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PHYSIOLOGIC EFFECTS of massage

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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

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4
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What is the general goal of massage?

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general goal of massage is to increase blood flow

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5
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T or F
Massage can Improve lymphatic drainage
Reduce edema and lymphedema

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TRUE

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5
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T or F
Massage can Increase cortisol and other hormones, impacting the expected outcomes of massage therapy⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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FASLE
Decrease cortisol and other hormones, impacting the expected outcomes of massage therapy⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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T or F
Massage has been shown to increase blood platelet count, which contributes to tissue repair, vascular health, and wound healing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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TRUE

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T or F
In the cardiovascular system, There effects are believed to be a result of parasympathetic nervous system activity

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TRUE

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7
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T or F
Massage can Promote increases in lymphocyte levels
Promote immune health and function

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TRUE

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T or F
Massage can Influence levels of multiple hormones
Improve the production/absorption of gulagon

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FALSE
Influence levels of multiple hormones
Improve the production/absorption of insulin

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T or F
Massage can Increase exercise -related Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and blood indicators of muscle damage

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FALSE
Decrease exercise -related Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and blood indicators of muscle damage

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T or F
Massage can Affect the viscoelastic response and muscle healing. decreasing the ROM

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FALSE
Affect the viscoelastic response and muscle healing. increase ROM

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T or F
Massage canReduce scarring after burns
Decrease symptoms of asthma and other skin conditions

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FASLE
Reduce scarring after burns
Decrease symptoms of eczema and other skin conditions

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9
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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

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Wrists should be kept straight at all times

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9
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T or F
Massage can Assist in the treatment of tendonitis and ligament injuries

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TRUE

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10
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T or F
Massage can Increase cortisol, serotonin (happy hormones)
Decrease nervous system excitability
Improve sleep

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FALSE
Increase dopamine, serotonin (happy hormones)
Decrease nervous system excitability
Improve sleep

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T or F
Massage can decrease skin temperature

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FASLE
Increase skin Temperature

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12
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Position used when applying massage techniques that proceed from one point to the next along the client’s body (i.e., effleurage)

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Bow stance

13
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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

A

none, all are correct

13
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Position used to apply massage techniques, such as compression and deep friction to localized area

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Horse stance

13
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What acts as the Pivot point for changing position?

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COG

14
Q

T or F
Double hands your hands fingers or thumbs can increase pressure with less effort

A

FALSE
Double stacking your hands fingers or thumbs can increase pressure with less effort

14
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EFFLEURAGE
Came from french word “effleurer” meaning ?

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to slide or glide or flow

14
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Order of Massage

A

Cover towel
Compression
Effleurage
Petrissage
Treatment (2)
Conclude (4)

14
Q

Application of gliding movements that follow the contours of the body

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EFFLEURAGE

15
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EFFLEURAGE variations

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one-handed,
two-handed,
alternate hand (sun and moon & Ocean waves)

16
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Deep Effleurage=?
Superficial Effleurage=??

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Deep Effleurage = Distal Proximal
Superficial Effleurage = AKA Nerve stroke or feathering & Proximal Distal

17
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Rhythmically lifting, compressing, and releasing soft tissue of the body life the skin and muscles
Also known as “kneading”

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PÈTRISSAGE

17
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PÈTRISSAGE variation

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One handed
Two handed (Ocean waves)
Alternating

18
Q

COMMON USES
reduces adhesions between tissue layers and minimizes scar tissue formation

A

PÈTRISSAGE

19
Q

Movements in friction can be?

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Movements in friction can be linear or circular

20
Q

How does friction create/generate heat?

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Friction generates heat by creating resistance to movement

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A
21
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Technique where one body surface is pressed over another with pressure and movement in all directions

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Friction

22
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Friction Technques:

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Superficial friction
Deep friction
Cross-Fiber Friction
Ringing
Circular

22
Q

Provide a description for each:
Cross-Fiber Friction;
Ringing;
Circular;

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Cross-Fiber Friction; Best technique
Ringing; Opposing movements of hands
Circular; Used for tendon units

22
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COMMON USES for FRICTION

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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

23
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How long should compressions be done? and in what pattern?

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sustained (hold in 30 seconds) and
rhythmic (quick compression)

23
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Variations of Compression

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ONe handed
Two handed

24
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Common use of Compression

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General effexcts of massage

24
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Completes therapy session
repetitive striking massage

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TAPOTEMENT

24
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TAPOTEMENT techniques

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Tapping
Pincement
Hacking
Cupping
Pounding
Clapping
Racking
Diffuse

25
Q

Technique used for Neuralgia, amputation

A

Tapping {araindrops)

25
Q

Shaking, trembling, or rocking movements.

A

VIBRATION

26
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Variation of VIBRATION

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Jostling: Muscle needs to be relaxed
Rocking: Make that muscle shake!

Thera Ex 1 (10 decks)

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