The Basics Flashcards
How do you sanitize the table
VIRALEX
wipe table with water,
apply VIRALEX, leave wet for 3 min
How often do you clean the table
before use, between massage exchanges, and after massage exchange
How do you maintain professionalism during treatment?
- proper draping techniques
- only undraping area being massaged
- conversation and word choice evaluated for purpose
- respect for client
- making sure client is comfortable
Define biomechanics
the application of mechanical forces to living organisms and the investigation of the effects of the interaction of force and the body or system
-consider careful and efficient ways to move your body
What are the primary components of biomechanics?
- principles of leverage
2. efficient structural alignment
Why is the principle of leverage part of biomechanics?
maximizes the pressure you can apply, with minimum work by using your body as a solid structure that leans into your client with your body weight
What does efficient structural alignment mean as a part of biomechanics?
- use of asymmetric or symmetric stance for different types of strokes
- massage table at comfortable height
- correct alignment of body
Describe the Symmetrical Stance.
- toes/hips forward, feet shoulder width apart
- good to use when feet are fairly stationary
Describe the asymmetrical stance
- both feet on ground, shoulder width apart, outside foot is in front and the back foot is @ 45 degrees
- front knee is flexed
- back foot supports weight
- most used for strokes that require a lot of pressure or strokes that travel greater distances
Why is pillow support and positioning important
for comfort and safety. pillows let the body relax in passive position. always ask if client is comfortable
How can the body be moved?
two ways, actively and passively
What does it mean to move the body actively?
client is moving limbs by engaging muscles
What does it mean to move the body passively?
when practitioner moves limbs and client doesnt engage muscles
What purpose does hand contact serve during limb handling?
non-verbal communication, opportunity for client to feel more confident in your care
Effective limb handling will seem ____________.
effortless
What are the basic principles of limb handling?
practice hand contact should be firm and solid movement should be smooth support joint with hands or other part of body keeping limb close to body always support injured joints be aware of biomechanics anticipate where you are going
Why do we use lubrications in massage? What do you have to be aware of?
used in techniques when drag should be reduced and facilitates a gliding over the skin
be aware of allergies, never reuse same oil, never double dip
Define grounding and centring
the initial introductions of the therapists hands to the patients body. Therapist places their hands on the patients back while still draped, opportunity for therapist to assess breathing, focus on treatment
Define use
the purpose of technique(s) that is employed for a given situation or condition in which this known physiological response would be most suitably applied or beneficial
define indication
are symptoms or conditions that indicate the application of appropriate massage techniques
What are the effects of massage?
- mechanical
- reflex
- metabolic
describe the mechanical effect of massage
tissues are passive and simply acted upon in a mechanical way.
blood + lymph manually compressed, + refilled, promotes tissue fluid exchange and transport of agents that defend against infections, supply nutrition and remove waste
describe the reflex effect of massage
changes in sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, when parasympathetic is dominant respiration is affected reflexively, promotes gaseous exchange
describe the metabolic effect of massage
important modifications occur in tissues in chemical change due to mechanical effects, part of the reflex activities set up by it
