Standards of Practice Flashcards
Rules around massaging an acquaintance
All billing and information exchange must remain the same.
If a client is under the influence of a substance
You must refuse service.
What must massage therapists always keep on hand?
GLoves and masks.
When must massage therapists wear PPE?
If they have any broken skin.
Who is responsible for noticing contraindications against massage in the medical history?
The massage therapist.
Massage is contraindicated when
The client has taken alcohol or strong painkillers, they were in an accident and haven’t seen a physician or they potentially have an infectious disease.
How long should hand washing take?
Around 30 seconds.
Which parts of the body must be washed during hand washing?
The back and front of the hands, fingers, thumb, in between the fingers, the forearms and the elbows.
Generally, massage should proceed: General…
Specific, general
Generally, massage should proceed: Superficial…
Deep, superficial
Generally, massage should proceed: Proximal…
Distal, proximal
Generally, massage should proceed: Peripheral…
Central, peripheral.
Swedish techniques
Stroking, vibration, tapotement, effleurage
Petrissage techniques
Muscle squeezing, stripping, wringing, picking up, C-scooping and skin rolling and kneading.
Non-swedish techniques
Diaphragmatic breathing, myofascial release, manual lymphatic drainage, golgi tendon organ release, origin and insertion technique, muscle approximation, ischemic compression, cross fiber frictions, deep stripping and active and passive engagement.
