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Swedish Quiz 2 Flashcards

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Indications

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Indicated is beneficial

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Contraindication

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Potentially harmful

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Contraindications

3 types

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  • General/systemic
  • Local/regional, avoid a particular area
  • Apply with caution, work with other health care professionals or adjust technique
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Contraindications

General

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Do not perform any massage technique

Any condition that might be spread along the skin, through the lymph or blood stream.

Any conditions which are contagious.

Any time there is a fever

Any time there is edema related to cardiac, kidney or liver disease

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Contraindications

Regional - local

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Do not massage a particular area

Acute inflammation of tissue in a localized area

Pitting edema

Any open cut or break in the skin’s integrity

Warts, athletes feet, fungal infection of nails – may be contagious

Rashes which have not been diagnosed

Any area where there is bleeding – hematoma (bruise), whiplash, severe varicose veins

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Contraindications

Apply with caution

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Obtain doctor’s consent

Anytime client is being treated by MD for an acute condition
Clients with chronic cardiac problems, liver disease, or serious liver disease
Clients with compromised immune systems
Recent surgery
Areas of abnormal sensation or lack of sensation - due to stroke, diabetes

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Approaches to care

General

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Who are our clientele?

What are our expectations?

How much of a change can we hope for?

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3 specific approaches to care

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Therapeutic change
Condition management
Palliative care

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9
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Therapeutic care

Defined

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Return to a normal condition

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Therapeutic change

Requirements to have change

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Need: Motivation and resources
money
time
understanding
information
compliance
desire to change
Coping mechanisms
Social support
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Condition management

Defined

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Effective as possible within an existing set of circumstances

Our largest client base

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Palliative care

Defined

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Soothe
Relieve
Provide comfort

Not to produce a cure

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13
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Health

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Optimal functioning with freedom from disease or abnormal processes

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Dysfunction

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The in between state between healthy and sick.

Massage is most effective in this state

Can slow down or reverse the process in this state

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15
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Name two contributing factors for the breakdown of a body’s healing mechanisms.

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Stress

Lifestyle

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Pathology or disease

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Occurs when homeostatic and restorative body mechanisms break down and can no longer adapt

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Risk factors for disease

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Genetics
Age
Lifestyle 
Environment
Pre-existing conditions
stress
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18
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Injury versus illness

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Injury: mechanical in nature

Illness: invasion

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Levels of injury or illness

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Acute is worse: no body work

Sub-cute: no longer contagious, can work on the body

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treatment for inflammation

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R.I.C.E.
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
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21
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Conditions are diagnosed by two things

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Signs: objective

Symptoms: subjective

Determine where and how we are going to work

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Inflammation

Injury and illness

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Injury: pain, heat, swelling, redness

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23
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Therapeutic inflammation

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Jump start the body’s healing system by breaking down tissue

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24
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Pain level or scale

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Generally from 1-10

Subjective

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25
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What do heat, swelling, redness and pain indicate?

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Inflammation

26
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List the four most common inflammatory conditions

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arthritis
asthma
eczema
chronic bronchitis

27
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If a client has an unexplained recurring pain pattern what should you do?

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Refer to doctor

28
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What are two types of nerve impingement syndrome?

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compression

entrapment

29
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compression

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  • pressure on a nerve by bony structure
30
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entrapment

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  • pressure on a nerve from soft tissue
31
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List stress related illnesses?

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cardiovascular issues
colds/flu's
hypertension
sleep disorders
digestive troubles
32
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What are some important warning signs that indicate the client should be referred to a physician?

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When in doubt
Above your skill level
Unexplained symptoms*****

33
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List the warning signs or cancer.

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sores that do not heal
unusual bleeding
a change in the appearance or size of a wart or mole
a lump or thickening of any tissue
persistent hoarness or cough
chronic indigestion
a change in bowel or bladder function
34
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Massage is contraindicated for cancer- true or false?

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false

35
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Massage practitioners need to be specifically knowledgeable about which medication?

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Any medication the client takes.

36
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Define endangerment sites

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an area of the body where it is possible to do damage.

37
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What are the factors which predispose someone to varicose veins?

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Heredity and structural weakness of vein walls
Obesity
Sedentary lifestyle
Low fiber intake in diet

38
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What does a varicose vein look like?

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Ropey, distended, bulging, angry

39
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Which massage strokes are to be avoided on varicosities?

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All if acute

Cross fiber friction
Stripping
Wringing
Percussion
Do not treat over veins if there is broken skin
40
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Name the endangerment site for the following structures of concern – kidneys

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Upper lumbar region

41
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Name the endangerment site for the following structures of concern– carotid artery

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Anterior triangle of the neck

42
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Name the endangerment site for the following structures of concern– brachial plexus

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Posterior triangle of the neck

43
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Name the endangerment site for the following structures of concern–femorial artery

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Femoral triangle

44
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Name the endangerment site for the following structures of concern– styloid process

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Inferior to the ear

45
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Name the endangerment site for the following structures of concern–median nerve

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Medial brachium

Upper inner arm between biceps and triceps

46
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Name the endangerment site for the following structures of concern– popliteal artery

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Popliteal fossa

Posterior aspect of the knee

47
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Name the endangerment site for the following structures of concern– aorta

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Abdomen

48
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Name the endangerment site for the following structures of concern– median and ulnar nerves

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Cubital fossa

Anterior bend of elbow

49
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Name the endangerment site for the following structures of concern– ulnar nerve

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Ulnar notch of the elbow

Funny bone

50
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Dermatitis versus eczema

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Dermatitis - acute condition

Eczema - chronic condition

51
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indications for massage

musculoskeletal system

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low back pain
sciatica
carpal tunnel syndrome
scar tissue
adhesions
52
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List benefits of massage

musculoskeletal system

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softens & stretches connective tissue
relaxing tension on nerves
increases ROM
slows formation of scar tissue
increases endorphins and serotnin
53
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indications for massage

circulatory system

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sedentary clients
damaged tissue
bed-ridden

54
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List benefits of massage

circulatory system

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increased blood & lymph flow
increase cellular nutrition
increase elimination of waste products

55
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indications for massage

nervous system

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stress related illness
gastro intestinal issues
high blood pressure
sleep disorders
breathing pattern disorders
56
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List benefits of massage

nervous system

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levels cortisol - stress hormone
increase para sympathetic response
reduce stress response
effecting: digestion, breathing, blood pressure, anxiety, depression

57
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Side effects of common medications

NSAID’s

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non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drugs (asprin, ibuprofen)

  • analgesic and anticoagulant properties
  • client feedback may not be accurate, susceptible to bruising
  • excess can cause GI disorders; ulcers, bleeding
  • abdominal massage and hydrotherapy are contraindicated
58
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Side effects of common medications

muscle relaxants & pain killers

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  • depress neural responses
  • sensory feedback for muscular stretch and tension receptors may be compromised
  • caution must be used with all stretching techniques
  • constipation is a common side effect of pain killers
59
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Cramps

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Stretching or compression

59
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Side effects of common medications

corticosteroids

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Long term use

  • can impair tissue strength, resilience and sensitivity
  • caution with walking on clients
  • have immosuppressive side effects - more susceptible to infections/bugs
60
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Spasm

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Deep effleurage

Swedish (5 decks)

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