soft tissue check out Flashcards
contraindications of massage (11)
-skin infections
-debilitated skin (weak)
-arteriosclerosis , thrombosis , embolism , cardiac decompensation
- severe varicose veins
-new tendon transplant in area
-non union or new fx
- acute inflammatory conditions
-cellulitis (inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissue)
-synovitis (inflammation of synovial membrane)
- abscesses (swollen area within body tissue)
- cancer in area
-fever > 101
goals related to massage (7)
-decreases sympathetic ANS response
_ decrease muscle tone
-decrease protective mm spasms
-realign collagen fibers, mobile scars
- reduce edema
- facilitate circulation and lucid flow
-increase ROM
deep efflerurage is used to do what to pain and help return what
decrease pain and helps return flow of venous and lymphatic systems
what is petrissage used for
to increase venous and lymphatic return
what is petrisssage also used for
to loosen adherent fibrous tissues and increase skin elasticity
what do you say to a patient when you do petrissage
i am going to be gently grabbing ur muscle to try and loosen up the fibers
when do you do friction massage
where you feel spasm , adhesion , scar or trigger point
what is the purpose of friction massage
to realign collagen fibers
when do you do transfer friction massage
used for treating chronic tendon inflammations , especially over use problems
why do you do skin rolling
to check to see if the skin is adhered to the tissue beneath it
what are trigger points caused by
trauma or overuse
what are u feeling for with a trigger point
hard cord like band or lump in mm or pateint to jump
how long do you hold a trigger point
1-3 minutes maintain pressure
what is the purpose of myofasical release
relives soft tissue from abnormal grip of tight fascia in area
what is the purpose of active release technique
deep tissue technique to break down scar tissue
