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
Purpose of MLD
increase lymph drainage
reduce edema
Effects of MLD
increase immune function
reduce pain
reduce edema
sedative
risks of MLD
cardiac insufficiency
thyroid hyperactivity
asthma (avoid sternum)
CI to MLD
CHF
infections
Thrombosis
parasites
kidney pathology
malignancies
principles of MLD
PDP
Centripetal
purpose of kneading
distract fascia
warm tissues
sedative
stimualting
effects of kneading
increase cirulation
stretch muscle fibers
risks of kneading
pain
bruising
swelling
activate trigger points
CI of kneading
Anticoagulants
varicose veins
Principles of kneading
SDS
purpose of effleurage
spreading oil
introducing touch
transition technique
effects of effleurage
decrease edema
decrease pain
decrease muscle tension
increase circulation
relaxing
risks of effleurage
cardiac issues
acute orthopaedic injuries
metabolic conditions
COPD
CI of effleurage
local CI
acute cardiac conditions
Purpose of vibrations
decrease pain
decrease tone
loosen mucus
effects of vibrations
increase healing of nerve lesions,
decrease post surgical complications
reflexive relaxation
Risks of vibrations
increase spastic paralysis
CI of vibrations
local CI
Principles of vibrations
SDS
Purpose of petrissage
distract fascia
warm tissues
prepare for deeper work
sedative
stimulating
Effects of petrissage
increase circulation
stretches muscle fibers
Risks of petrissage
pain
brusing
swelling
activate trigger points
CI of petrissage
Anticoagulants
varicose veins
Principles of petrissage
SDS
purpose of OI
used on muscle bellies that are tender for specific work
Effects of OI
decrease muscle tone and spasm
risks of OI
pain
CI of OI
local pain
acute tendon issues
hypotonic muscles
fragile tissue
pathologies of connective tissue
Purpose of muscle approx
used on muscle bellies that are tender for specific work
effects of muscle approx
decrease muscle tone and spasm
risks of muscle approx
pain
CI of muscle approx
local pain
actue tendon issues
hypotonic muscles
fragile tissue
pathology of connective tissue
Purpose of GTO
relax muscle
effects of GTO
reduce tone
assist with spasms
Risks of GTO
possible pain
CI of GTO
Tendon pathology
hypotonic muscles
fragile tissue
Purpose of frictions
breaks fibrous adhesions
Effects of frictions
improved mobility
improved circulation
stimulates healing
Risks of frictions
painful
brusing
tenderness
CI of frictions
peripheral nerve pathology
structure too deep to be treated
thin skin
anti inflammatories
anticoagulants
what is the process of frictions?
warm up first
friction
realign the fibers (stretch)
CBAN
Diaphragmatic breathing
what does CBAN stand for?
Cold
Burning
Aching
Numb
what is CBAN used for
ice application
Purpose of direct fascial work
mobilize fascia
Effects of direct fascial work
remove adhesions
increase mobility
risks of direct fascial work
fragile skin
pain
CI of direct fascial work
anticoagulants
hypotonic muscles
fragile skin
incisions/open skin
principle of direct fascial work
GSG
Purpose of tapotement
loosen mucus
increase local circulation
light for stimulating atrophied muscles
effects of Tapotement
loosen mucus
increase circulation
reduce fatigue
decrease tension
muscle stimulation
Risks of tapotement
pains
may cause coughing
CI of tapotement
not over bony structures
not over kidneys
not over lumbar during pregnancy
