Therapeutic Effects of Massage Techniques

Question 1

What are the 6 general therapeutic effects of a massage techniques?

Answer 1

Mechanical
Reflex
Physiologic
Psychologic
Psychoneuroimmunological
Energetic

Question 2

Describe the Mechanical effect

Answer 2

Effects are caused by physically moving the tissues by compression tension (stretch) shearing, bending, or twisting

Question 3

What are outcomes of the Mechanical Effect

Answer 3

~Increased lymphatic return
~Mobilized bronchial secretions

Question 4

Describe the Reflex Effect

Answer 4

Functional change is mediated by the nervous system

Question 5

Example outcomes of the Reflex Effect

Answer 5

~Sedation or arousal
~Facilitation of skeletal muscle contraction

Question 6

Describe the Psychological Effect

Answer 6

Effect occurs in the mind, emotions, behaviour

Question 7

Examples of outcomes of the Psychological Effect

Answer 7

~Improved social interaction
~Improved physical self-image

Question 8

Describe the Psychoneuroimmunological effect

Answer 8

Altered feeling state is accompanied by changes in hormone levels or immune function, this term emphasizes that “mere” feeling states like relaxation represent complex multi system phenomena

Question 9

Describe the Psychoneuroimmunological

Question 10

Examples of outcomes of the Psychoneuroimmunological effect

Answer 10

~Decreased anxiety and cortisol levels
~Improved T-Cell function

Question 11

Describe the Energetic Effect

Answer 11

Direct effects on the clients bio magnetic field and possible secondary effects on clients body structures and functions

Question 12

Examples of outcomes of the Energetic Effect

Answer 12

Improved bio magnetic field pattern, improved energy flow.