Swedish Flashcards by melody ireland

Q2: What is the difference between Indication & Contraindication?

Contraindication = the risks, Do not massage;
Indication = the benefits of treatment

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Q2. What is General/Systemic?

Throughout the whole body

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Q2. What is Local / Regional?

A specific body part.

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Q2. What is condition Management?

Effective as possible within an existing set of circumstances

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Q2. To massage to Soothe, & comfort, but not to produce a cure is called _______ care

Palliative

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Q2. Objective abnormalities that can be seen or measured by someone other than the patient are called_______.

Signs.

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Q2. 2 contributing factors for the breakdown of the body’s healing mechanisms are ____of____ & ______.

Lack of sleep & stress

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Q2. The signs of Inflammation, such as from an injury are _____,______,______,& _____

heat, redness, swelling, and pain

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Q2. What are 4 types of the mot common inflammatory conditions.

Arthritis
Asthma
Eczema
Chronic Bronchitis

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Q2. If a client has an unexplained recurring pain pattern, you should _______.

Refer them.

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Q2. 2 types of nerve impingement syndrome are:

1) by bone: compression

2) by soft tissue : entrapment

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Q2. When should you refer a client?

When in doubt

When there are unexplained symptoms.

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Q2. Is massage contraindicated for cancer?

No, but possibly the other treatments they are receiving because of the cancer (chemo/radiation)

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Q2. What kind of medication do massage therapists need to be knowledgeable about?

Any medication that the client is taking.

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Q2. Define endangerment sites

Nerves, vessels/veins that are not protected very well.

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Q2. Name some factors which predispose someone to varicose veins

Being sedentary, being on your feet for long periods of time, being overweight/pregnant, heredity

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Q2. What does a varicose vein look like

thick, bulging vein, may be red.

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Q2. Which massage strokes can be used on varicosities?

Only light pressure effleurage.

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Q2. Name the endangerment sites

Inferior  to the ear
Anterior triangle of the neck
Posterior triangle of the neck
Medial brachium
Ulnar notch of the elbow
Cubital fossa (antecubital)
Femoral Triangle
Poplitea fossa
Upper lumbar area
Abdomen

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Q2. Name the Location of “inferior to the ear”

Notch posterior to the ramus of the mandible

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Q2. What is the structure of concern for “inferior to the ear?

STYLOID PROCESS,

facial nerve, external carotid artery

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Q2. Location of “Anterior triangle of the neck”

Bordered by the mandible, sternocleidomastoid muscle, (SCM) and the trachea

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Q2. Structures of concern for “Anterior triangle of the neck”

CAROTID ARTERY

Internal jugular vein, external jugular vain, vagus nerve, lymph nodes

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Q2. Describe condition management

a condition OR a lifestyle choice that is not going to change, so the intention of treatment is to MANAGE THE CONDITION

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Q2. Name 3 types of contraindications.

general/systemic; local/regional; with caution, approval of physician first

Q2. Give an example of a "with caution" contraindication.

high blood pressure

Q2. What is required of a client for therapeutic change?

an agreement, money, time, commitment, compliant, communication, partnership, support for client

Q2. What are the 3 approaches to care and what do these depend on?

depends on the persons needs; 1. therapeutic change 2. condition managment 3. palliative care

Q2. What factors influence your "general being", how healthy you are?

diet, relationships, environment, genetics, lifestyle, stress, restorative sleep, attitude, excercise

Q2. What is the difference between health, dysfunction and disease?

``` health = optimal dysfunction = not optimal, body still struggling to maintain homeostasis; in between health and disease disease = homeostasis out of balance ```

Q2. What massage strokes are to be avoided on varicosities?

friction, petrissage, stripping

Q2. How do you treat a sprain in the acute stage?

R.I.C.E (rest, ice, compression, elevation)

Q2. Give an example of the acute stage of illness.

fever, migraine

Q2. Give an example of the sub-acute stage of illness.

after the fever or migraine, etc.

Q2. Give an example of the acute stage of injury.

sprain - inflammation

Q2. Give an example of the sub-acute stage of injury.

still healing, but inflammation is gone.

Q2. Is massage contraindicated for nerve impingement syndrome?

no, massage is indicated (awareness of pressure)

Q2. List some stress related illnesses

high blood pressure, depression, sleep disorders, heartburn

Q2. What are the warning signs of cancer?

a sore that does not heal, a change in a mole, etc, ABCDE (asymetry, borders, color, diameter, elevation/elvolving)

Q2. Give an example of an indication for massage.

sore, tight muscles; poor posture; depression

Q2. Give an example of a benefit of massage.

promotes the flow of fresh oxygenated blood; increases circulation (through blood vessels & lymph vessels); increases endorphins

Q2. Is it indicated to work on someone who is sick?

No; we don't work on someone who is sick or running a fever.

Q2. Name the endangerment site for the kidneys.

upper lumbar area

Q2. Name the endangerment site for the carotid artery.

anterior triangle of the neck

Q2. Name the endangerment site for the brachial plexus.

posterior triangle of the neck

Q2. Name the endangerment site for the femoral artery.

femoral triangle

Q2. Name the endangerment site for the styloid process.

inferior to the ear

Q2. Name the endangerment site for the median nerve.

medial brachium

Q2. Name the endangerment site for the popliteal artery

popliteal fossa

Q2. Name the endangerment SITES for the ulnar and median nerves.

medial brachium AND cubital fossa

Q2. Name the endangerment site for the ulnar nerve.

ulnar notch of the elbow

Q2. Name the endangerment site for the aorta and diaphragm.

abdomen

Q2. Avoid heavy ____________ on over the kidneys.

percussion

Q2. What is an NSAID?

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (ie, aspirin, ibuprofen)

Q2. What is contraindicated with NSAID usage?

abdominal massage and hydrotherapy

Q2. What is a concern of the therapist if a client is using NSAID's?

client's feedback may not be accurate, making them susceptible to bruising

Q2. When a client is using muscle relaxants and pain killers, caution must be used with ______________ techniques.

stretching

Q2. When a client is using cortiscosteroids for a long time, caution must be used when ___________ on clients, because it can impair tissue strength, resilience and sensitivity.

walking | note to Amy: is this for real? did she say this? -Jeanie

Q2. What is a common side effect of long term corticosteroid use?

immunosupressive

What is FRICTION best for?

FRICTION prevents/breaks adhesions, reduces scar tissue, promotes blood flow (hyperemia), & promotes a normal healing process after an acute phase has passed.

What is PETRISSAGE best for?

PETRISSAGE breaks up adhesions, milks toxins from tissues (debatable), reduces muscle tension, softens tissue

What is most stimulating?

tapotement/percussion

What is EFFLEURAGE used for?

EFFLEURAGE is used to apply/spread lubricant, for muscle spasms, to assess muscles for spasm/pain/tightness, to warm tissues, to increase lymph & venous flow, as a transitional stroke

Which technique stimulates production of synovial fluid?

range-of-motion (ROM) joint movement

Name 3 ways to produce FRICTION.

1. with fiber 2. against fiber 3. circular movement

Which method is safe to use over the spine?

skin rolling

The parasympathetic state is known as the : a. fight or flight state b. the rest & digest state

b. the rest & digest state, which massage can induce

``` As per Swedish Instructor Susan Farhat, "Touch is _________." a. creepy b. sexy c. power ```

c. power

Differentiate a muscle cramp vs a muscle spasm & state which strokes to use on each.

cramp = acute pain spasm = chronic tight hypertonic muscles for cramps use compressions & stretching for spasms use deep effleurage

Who do we credit for introducing Swedish Massage to the USA?

Per Henrich Ling, he called it the Swedish Gymnastics Movement

List 5 rules for good body mechanics to be used while performing massage.

1. posture (horse stance, archer stance) 2. breathing 3. balance 4. weight transfer from core strength 5. stack the joints

Athlete's Feet, a foot fungal condition is: a. a local contraindication b. a general contraindication c. not contraindicated

a. a local contraindication

Determining a client's boundaries & respecting them is crucial. What might you ask a client prior to beginning a massage to determine boundaries?

1. Is there any part of your body you'd rather NOT have massaged? 2. Do you prefer any particular kind of music? 3. I have 3 different massage lubricants. Which would you prefer?