Soft Tissue Massage

Question 1

What are the treatment options for managing tone

Answer 1

Stretching, passive movements, positioning, MASSAGE + SOFT TISSUE MOBILISATION, medication, heat therapy, hydrotherapy

Question 2

What’s therapeutic massage

Answer 2

Definition and rationale: massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body by a trained therapist as a component of a holistic therapeutic intervention

Question 3

What are the effects of massage

Answer 3

Mechanical effects, physiological effects, psychological effects

Question 4

What are the mechanical effects of massage

Answer 4

Mobilisation of tissue- skin and subcutaneous tissue, contractile and non contractile tissue
Movement of fluid- oedema, lymph, blood, mucus

Question 5

What are the physiological effects of massage

Answer 5

Circulatory system- venous and lymphatic flow, skin reddening
MSK system- muscle, tissue, connective tissues
Nervous system- pain relied, autonomic response

Question 6

What are the effects of a weekly massage

Answer 6

Increased circulating lymphocyte markers, decreased cytokine production

Question 7

What are the psychological effects of massage

Answer 7

Reduced anxiety, reduced muscle tension, reduced pain perception, raised mood, improved relaxation

Question 8

Indications for use of massage

Answer 8

Soft tissue damage , oedema, venous return, ulcers, pain

Question 9

Contra indications of massage

Answer 9

Open wound, compromised circulation, haemorrhage, early bruising, early stages of healing, bacterial or fungal infection, acute inflammation am active bone growth, skin conditions, undiagnosed cancer, DVT, malignancy

Question 10

Potential contraindications

Answer 10

Malignant disease, fragile skin, steroid use, diabetes, RA, heart problems, surgery