Swedish Final Flashcards
Appendicular Skeleton
Limbs and Girdles
Axial Skeleton
Head Hyoid Ribs Sternum Spine
Proximal
Closer to trunk
Distal
Away from trunk
CAUTIONARY SITE:
Anterior triangle of the neck
- Bordered by mandible, SCM and trachea
- Corotid artery
- Jugular veins
- Vagus nerve
- Lymph nodes
CAUTIONARY SITE:
Cubital Fossa
- Anterior bend of the elbow
- Median and ulnar nerves
CAUTIONARY SITE
Femoral Triangle
- Femoral nerve
- Femoral artery and vein
- Lymph nodes
What is an endangerment site
Areas of the body unprotected by muscle or CT
CAUTIONARY SITE
Popliteal Fossa
Behind the knee
Tibial nerve
Peraneal artery
Popliteal vein
What and where is the Iliotibial Tract (IT band)
Lateral femur
Soft tissue that runs from the Iliacus to the tibia
Difference between hard and soft tissue
Bone - hard
Muscles and ligaments - soft
What is the difference between a ligament and a tendon
Ligament attaches bone to bone
Tendon attaches muscle to bone
Sprain vs Strain
Sprain - damage to a ligament
Strain - damage to a tendon
Why would we want to cause inflammation
To promote the healing process
What natural hormones are produced during massage
Dopamine
Endorphins
Seritonin
Oxytocin
What hormone is decreased during massage
Cortisol
Complete wellness consists of healthy:
Mind
Body
Spirit
What does a healthy diet consist of
Healthy fats
Vegetables
Fruits
Protein
What is the amount of water a person needs daily
It varies by person
What is the amount of sleep needed to qualify as restorative
6 hours
List at least 6 qualities of touch
Grounded & centered Intention Flow Speed Depth Medium used Energy Transitions Communication Focus Organized Balanced Solid Stable
Therapeutic Change
The client must commit to participating in his own healing progress
Condition Management
Managing a current condition. Provides short times of respite
Palliative Care
Short term or one off
Ie: at an event
Pre-surgery
End of life
State dependent memory
When a patient starts crying or becomes upset on the table - a PTSD sort of reaction
Effleurage
Gliding long strokes
Best used for assessment
Petrissage
Kneading
Lifting
Compressions
Milks the muscles
Skin rolling
Lifts skin from underlying muscle layers
Good for assessment
Warms and softens superficial Fossa
Compression
Pressing tissue against underlying bone
Belly of a muscle
Enhances circulation, good for if you can’t use lubrication
Vibration/Shaking
Oscillation used when muscles are extremely tight
Rocking
Soothing and rhythmic
Relaxation, entrainment
Tapotement / Percussion
Hacking Beating Slapping Tapping Cupping Pincement Quacking
Stimulation of nervous system
Friction
Small deep movements applied to tendons and ligaments around joints. Cross fiber and circular
Breaks up adhesions
Range of motion
Client contracts muscle designated by therapist or the therapist moves a joint with the help of the client
Increases mobility
SOAP Notes
S: Subjective - what the client tells you
O: Objective - what you see is wrong
A: Assessment- what you do and how they respond
P: Plan - Recommendations moving forward
Know abbreviations
Refer to hand out
What is the term meaning synchronizing with another person
Entrainment
Nerve impingement:
ENTRAPMENT
Pressure on a nerve from SOFT Tissue
Nerve impingement:
COMPRESSION
Pressure on a nerve from a BONY STRUCTURE
