Swedish Remedial Massage

Question 1

where does the word massage derived from

Answer 1

mass arabic for press

Question 2

history of massage

Answer 2

Ancient civilisations (BC) developed massage - China, India, Arabia, Greece, Italy & Egypt
Homer’s Odyssey – massaging soldiers back to health
French missionaries brought teaching from China in early 1800’s

Question 3

origin of swedish massage

Answer 3

Per Henrik Ling founded system of medical gymnastics incorporating massage – Swedish Massage in 1813

Question 4

therapeutic massage

Answer 4

The use of a variety of manual techniques designed to promote stress relief and relaxation, mobilise various structures, relieve pain and swelling, prevent deformity and promote functional independence in a person who has a specific health problem.

Question 5

recreational massage

Answer 5

The use of a variety of manual techniques designed to relieve stress, promote relaxation and general wellness in a person who has no definable health problem.

Question 6

features of massage

Answer 6

General or local strokes
Recognition of tissue END- FEEL is key: feeling at end of available tissue movement.
Lubricant use  
environment prep
patient positioning
movement of therapist

Question 7

purpose of lubricant use

Answer 7

on fragile skin
hairy skin
scaly skin

Question 8

stroking

Answer 8

performed with the entire palmar surface of one or both hands moving in any direction on the surface of the body
rhythmic, even, superficial
slow – relaxing, fast – stimulating

Question 9

effleurage

Answer 9

slow, stroking movement performed with increasing pressure in the direction of flow in veins and lymph vessels i.e. towards heart / centripetal
distal to proximal
definite pause end-cycle

Question 10

kneading

Answer 10

alternate compression & release in circular movement
Hand & skin move together
1 circle = 3 or 4 seconds
Types = compression, finger pad, thumb pad, reinforced or box

Question 11

petrissage

Answer 11

covers several different massage strokes that are characterised by firm pressure applied to the tissues, in majority of cases aiming to MOBILISE deeper tissues

Question 12

wringing

Answer 12

twisting motion along axis of muscle, in direction of fibres

Question 13

describe action of wringing

Answer 13

Tissues are lifted and compressed alternately
Like wringing out wet cloth
↑ muscle mobility
Even rhythm

Question 14

picking up

Answer 14

one or more muscles are grasped, lifted away from underlying tissues, squeezed & released

Question 15

describe action of picking up

Answer 15

Circular – in direction of muscle fibres
single or double handed
Avoid pinching
↑ muscle mobility
Not as deep as kneading

Question 16

skin rolling

Answer 16

skin & subcutaneous tissues are rolled over deeper tissues

Question 17

describe action (speeds and type of grip) of skin rolling and purpose

Answer 17

Use lumbrical grip
Slow
Improves mobility and circulation in superficial tissue
Skin / dermis are naturally more adherent in certain areas e.g. over sacrum

Question 18

other name for tapotement

Answer 18

percussion

Question 19

types of tapotement

Answer 19

clapping
hacking
pounding
beating

Question 20

tapotement definition

Answer 20

manipulations; characterised by various parts of the hand striking the tissues at a fairly rapid rate

Question 21

description action and purpose of tapotement

Answer 21

Light wrist action
Fast, springy
For mobilising lung secretions or
Stimulating muscles via direct mechanical action
not over bony areas

Question 22

clapping

Answer 22

cupped hand(s) strike skin surface rapidly, compressing the air & causing a vibration wave to penetrate the tissues.
Particularly useful to mobilise lung secretions

Question 23

beating

Answer 23

cupped hand(s) strike skin surface rapidly, compressing the air & causing a vibration wave to penetrate the tissues.
Particularly useful to mobilise lung secretions

Question 24

hacking

Answer 24

rapid supination / pronation in prayer position in which ulnar borders & dorsal surfaces of fingers strike the pt
Single or double (hands almost touching)
Strong stimulating effect
Relaxed fingers ++

Question 25

pounding

Answer 25

movement in which ulnar borders of loosely clenched fists alternately and in rapid succession strike the pt
deeper / heavier than hacking
Treats larger muscle masses
Loosely clenched fists

Question 26

vibration

Answer 26

Single or double handed technique in which a fine shaking movement or tremor is conveyed to tissues by hand or finger tips
Loosens lung secretions – performed only during exhalation
Stimulates stretch reflex in muscle

Question 27

shaking

Answer 27

Single or double handed technique in which a significant rhythmic shaking movement or tremor is conveyed to the tissues by hand or finger tips
Loosens lung secretions – performed only during exhalation
Stimulates stretch reflex in muscle
Useful to aid muscle relaxation at beginning of massage sequence