swedish Flashcards
Who is known as the father of Swedish Massage?
Per Henrik Ling
Define Entrainment.
Synchronization with the rhythm of someone or something.
Describe the body mechanic concept of stacking the joints. What type of pain is most related to needing to pay closer attention to this concept?
joints are aligned and in a straight line, pay closer attention if your wrist hurts.
What is the best way to prevent repetitive strain and overuse injuries?
variation & movement
Define the body mechanic concept of leverage. What does it help us do?
using a lunge to gain deeper pressure during massage by pushing off of back heel
What stance is asymmetric? This is best utilized for what during a massage?
lunge, deeper pressure
What stance is symmetric? This is best utilized for what during a massage?
horse, petrissage
Working on too high of a table might create pain or tension in what part of the therapists body?
shoulders
define the concept of weight transfer
moving your center of gravity to achieve pressure
the weight of your body should primarily be located where while working?
back leg/heel
what kind of container needs to be used to prevent cross-contamination?
screw top with a pump.
What are some inappropriate oils for massage?
Motor oil, Mineral oil, etc.
define aseptic technique
disinfecting surfaces, kills or disables pathogens
define resting position. how and when is it used?
opening, closing, transitions
define effleurage. how and when is it used?
flowing, gliding long, strokes. mainly used in oil application
define skin rolling
pick skin up and softens tissue
define compression. how and when is it used?
pushing against underlying tissue, used to increase blood flow and during transitioning
define petrissage. how and when is it used?
lifting, squeezing, twisting, usually performed on belly of muscle, increases bloodflow
define rocking/vibration
slow, rhythmic movement, effects inner ear
define tapotement. heavy tapotement is contraindicated where?
percussive, soft and stimulating movements. contraindicated over kidneys.
what kind of things do we write under the āsā (subjective) of a SOAP note?
symptoms, and complaints/goals of the client
what endangerment sites do you need to be aware of when working the neck and/or the face?
carotid artery/ brachial plexus/anterior triangle of the neck
stress and fatigue can cause an elevated level of what hormone in the body?
Cortisol
define countertransference
personalization of the professional relationship by the therapist onto the client
what is the standard definition of massage?
mechanical or manual manipulation of soft tissue
define active joint movement. how is it different from passive and assisted joint movement?
active= client moves limb independently
passive= therapist moves clients limb for them
assisted= therapist is helping client move limb
what are the 3 stages of general adaptation syndrome?
exhaustion, alarm, resistance
it is important to consider allergies, fragrances, and skin irritants when choosing what for your session?
lubricant
define hard end feel
limit of ROM of a joint, if therapist were to push farther harm would be done
define therapeutic inflammation. what massage technique do we often use to create it?
therapeutic inflammation breaks up adhesions & creates more blood flow. technique includes cross fiber friction
what is the difference between acute and chronic disease?
acute= sudden onset, chronic=long term, typically longer than 6 months
when are antiseptics sufficient for use in the massage setting?
everything other than blood and bodily fluids
define power differential. how does this show up in the massage setting?
client on table in a vulnerable position, therapist offering professional service for money.
side lying position gives great access to what muscle group?
Glutes & hips
what kind of drape is used for upper abdominal or thorax massage?
breast drape
Facial acne, rash, a cute, and a sprained ankle are all examples of what?
Regional contraindications
name 2 reflexive effects of massage
improved digestion, temperature change
what brain waves are associated with deep relaxation and sleep
delta
when working the upper leg what endangerment site do you need to be careful of?
femoral triangle
what muscles might be involved in military neck?
scm, longus capitis, longus coli
what are three benefits of using lubricant in your massage session?
glide, nourishes the skin, reduces friction
name 3 mechanical effects of massage
increase ROM, increase blood flow, muscle softening
