Relaxation Massage Exam Review Flashcards
What are the two major goals of the Health History form?
- To identift any contraindications or precautions.
2. To deliver a relaxation massage that will address the clients needs.
List some endangerment sites
- Anterior of neck
- Eye
- Styloid process of temporal bone
- Axilla (armpit)
- Xiphoid process (inferior point of sternum)
- 12th floating rib
- kidneys (near 12th rib)
- umbilicus (belly button)
- inguinal triangle (groin)
Which type of contraindication is inflammatory arthritis?
Local contraindication
Which type of contraindication is advanced kidney failure?
General contraindication
Which type of contraindication is intoxication?
General contraindication
Which type of contraindication is significant fever?
General contraindication
Which type of contraindication is unstable heart condition?
General contraindication
Which type of contraindication is asthma?
Local contraindication - little to no pressure on neck & chest
If severe, no massage at all. Esp. Asthma attack. Dr’s note needed.
Which type of contraindication is hypertension? (Unstable blood pressure)
General contraindication.
Which type of contraindication is kidney infection?
Local precaution
Which type of contraindication is pins & staples
Local precaution
Which type of contraindication is open wound/ soar
Local contraindication
Which type of contraindication is undiagnosed lump
Local contraindication
Which type of contraindication is minor surgery
Local precaution
What are the general benefits of massage?
- reduced muscle tension
- stress reduction
- increased relaxation
- improved sleep
What are the 4 T’s of palpation?
- Temperature: is the client hot or cold?
- Texture: rough, smooth, scaly, hairy.
- Tension: palpate unusual tension in muscle.
4: Tendernees: when the client reports of sore area’s and needs lighter pressure.
Explain what positions the following body part should be in while giving a massage:
Head, shoulders, back, legs
Head: neutral, not tilted to the sides
Shoulders: down and relaxed away from the ears
Back: neutral
Legs: apart with knee’s bent/ “flexed”
What questions would you ask your client to empower them?
- ask if they have any questions
- let them know they can stop the service or choose to not massage an area
- ask them about the pressure throughout massage
Supplies you need for a massage:
- small towel
- 2 pillows
- 2 shests
- 1 blanket
- oil
How do you set up height of bed?
Stand by the massage table with tour arms at your side - make a loose fist - that’s the right height
What is this condition and what precaution do you need to take before the massage? HYPERLORDOSIS
Exaggerated lumbar lordotic curve (swayback)
- client may complain of low back pain
PRECAUTIONS: client should be pillowed with 1-2 pillows under abdomen in prone and 2 pillows under the knee’s in supine
What is this condition and what precaution do you need to take before the massage? HYPERKYPHOSIS
Exaggerated kyphotic curvature of thoracic spine
- upper back pain is common
PRECAUTIONS: Place a rolled up towel under spine in supine to create a neutral position. Pillowed for comfort. In prone, a towel may support anterior shoulders.
What is this condition and what precaution do you need to take before the massage? SCOLIOSIS
Scoliosis is when the spin has abnormal curvature - can be a “C” or “S”
PRECAUTIONS: comfortable pillowing, NO pressure on spine
Side lying may be an alternative to prone.
Other notes:
May range from mild to severe
Structural= born with it Functional= developed over time
What is a sprain? What are some precautions?
A sprain is an overstretch of the ligament.
Ligaments are connective tissues that connect bone to bone.
Mild: a few tissues torn
Moderate: many tissues torn
Severe: ligament detached from bone
When a sprain is acute (recent) area will be red, swollen and painful.
PRECAUTIONS:
Carefully support with pillows, moved with care and attention.
If area is healed, it can be massaged but check in with client about pressure.
Chronic = healed
What is osteoporosis & what are the symptoms?
- LOSS OF BONE MASS*
- the bone begins to get spongey and less dense.
- bone mass is lost continuously over many years
- affect women 2x more — 1:4 women over 50 have it
- can affect younger people who are inactive or are on certain medications ie. prednisone
SYMPTOMS:
- periodic back pain
- fractures (which may occur from minor injury ex. Coughing = fractured rib)
- loss of height
- Dowagers hump
Supine:
Laying face up
Prone:
Laying face down
Medial:
Nearer to the median plane
Distal:
Farther from the trunk or point of origin
Lateral:
Farther from the median plane
Palmar surface:
Palm of the hand
Anterior:
Nearer to front
Posterior:
Nearer to back
Proximal
Nearer to trunk
Distal
Farther from trunk or point of origin
Palpate
Examine by touch
Articulate
Where two surfaces come into contact with each other
Hygienic practices before massage
- Handwashing (before and after giving care to each client)
- Disinfect surfaces: table, stool, doorknobs, pillows etc.
- Use clean linens - store dirty linens in a closed container
- If you have a cold, wear a mask
- Open a window to air out room - disperses air born germs
- Fans/ vents cleaned regularly
What are some effects of stress on the body?
There are short term and long term
Increased breathing, heart rate and adrenaline. decreased volume of blood, digestion, respiration. Sweat, dry mouth, muscle tension, headaches, fatigue, shortness of breath.
Change in appetite (less or more), change in sleep habits, encourages neevous behaviour (teeth grinding, over talking, pacing, nail biting, fiddling), depletes immune system (frequent colds, digestive & skin problems, chronic tiredness, aches & pains)
