To pass STM Flashcards
1
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Therapeutic Effects (8)
A
- modulates pain
- increases circulation
- removes metabolic wastes
- decreases muscle spasms
- loosens adhesions
- increases flexibility of tissues and ROM
- Decreases anxiety and tension
- facilitates healing
2
Q
CONTRAS (9)
A
- DVT
- acute trauma
- CA
- uncontrolled HTN
- arteriosclerosis, phlebitis, venous insufficiency
- infection
- cellulitis
- severe osteoporosis
- pregnancy (1st trimester)
3
Q
Begin massage in ______ segment and move ______ and back to ______.
A
proximal, distal, proximal
4
Q
Stroke motion _____ –> _____
A
distal to proximal
5
Q
Effleurage indications (3)
A
- reduce pain
- muscle guarding
- relationship building
6
Q
Petrissage indications (6)
A
- edema
- swelling
- muscle strains
- adhesions
- exploration purposes
- transition to myofacial techniques
7
Q
Tapotement indications (2)
A
- facilitate, wake structures up
- chest PT, respiration therapy
8
Q
Vibration indications (4)
A
- chest pt
- decrease inflammation
- desensitization
- nerve damage for recovery of senses
9
Q
friction indication (1)
A
improved alignment of scar tissue
10
Q
Lymphatic indications (4)
A
- lymphedema
- cancer after treatment
- patients on hospice, comfort only
- post-surgery swelling
11
Q
Questions to ask (8)
A
- When did you injury occur?
- Are you feeling ill or are you currently experiencing flu like symptoms? Do you have a fever?
- Do you have any history of cancer?
- Do you have any problems with circulation? (venous, arterial, lymphatic all important for massage
- Do you have any heart conditions? High blood pressure?
- Have you had any recent surgery?
- Do you have a history of blood clots?
- What medications are you taking and what are they for?
12
Q
Information to gather (4)
A
- pain level and patient complaints
- aggravating/alleviating factors
- functional limitations
- any changes since previous session
13
Q
Strain/counter strain indications (2)
A
- when pts cannot tolerate TPR
- decrease mm spasm
