Techniques Flashcards
what are mechanical effects of massage techniques?
Compressing
stretching
shearing
bending
twisting
what are chemical effects of massage techniques?\
Golgi Tendon tech
What are techniques for reflex effects
percussive
stroking
vibrations
rocking
static compression
3 components of evidence based massage
current research
clinical experience
client based feedback
developer of Swedish massage is?
Per Henrik Ling
4 phases of clinical decision making?
Eval
plan
treat
discharge
what is it called when the skin is red after skin rolling?
Hyperemia
what are the principles of massage
Prox,Dist,Prox
Cent,periph,cent
super,deep,super
gen,specif,gen
effleurage contraindications
bruising
open wounds
broken bones
petrissage contraindications
compromised circulatory, lymph and musculoskeletal systems
areas of inflammation
pain
open skin
broken bones
gliding movements that can be soothing or stimulating
stroking
what is the most abundant tissue
connective tissue
slow relaxing superficial stroking outcome
reducing pain
which techniques would loosen mucus in lungs
clapping/cupping/beating/hacking
What is the purpose of static compressions
initiate contact
build rapport
reduction of pain perception
effects of static compressions
reduce anxiety
reduce pain
reduce SNS firing
risks of static compressions
can cause emotional response
principal of static compression
superficial
Which direction should you do stroking in?
Centrifugal (away from the heart)
What is working towards the heart called?
Centripetal
what Is the purpose of stroking?
intro/closing tech
sooth or stimulate
what are the effects of stroking?
sooth
stimulate
decrease SNS
decrease pain
helps lymph drainage
risks of stroking
fraile skin
recent heart attacks
ticklish
Principles of stroking
SDS
PDP