STM Flashcards
1
Q
Contraindications
A
arteriosclerosis thrombosis embolism severe varicose veins acue phlebitis cellulitis synovitis abcesses skin infections cancers acute inflammatory conditions
2
Q
STM goals
A
incr flexibility/ coordination incr pain threshold decr neuromuscular excitability incr circulation and energy transport facilitate healing and joint mobility remove lactic acid
3
Q
effleurage
A
light touch
move towards heart always
helps with venous and lymph return, incr circulation, incr rate of metabolic exchange
begin and end with this
4
Q
Petrissage
A
kneading, squeeze, lift and relax
incr skin elasticity
loosen adherent fiberous tissue
5
Q
deep friction
A
for scar tissue to decr muscle guarding, tigger point
6
Q
Transverse friction massage
A
for chronic tendon inflammation by incr inflam so tissues ma progress to later healing stages
best for overuse inj
tendons placed on a stretch
PAINFUL
