Untitled Deck Flashcards
What is the physical foundation of effective massage techniques?
Efficient posture and movement.
What should clinicians and students retrain before learning manual techniques?
Postural habits.
What are the consequences of poor body mechanics during massage?
Fatigue and pain.
How quickly can fatigue and pain occur from poor body mechanics?
In as little as a few hours or weeks.
What is the first principle of body mechanics during massage?
Keep your posture aligned and as upright as possible.
What should you do with your feet during massage?
Keep both feet in contact with the floor.
How should you reduce vertical distance to the patient?
By bending your knees, rather than bending at the waist.
How should you reduce horizontal distance to the patient?
By repositioning your legs or shifting your weight onto your forward leg.
Where should you point your navel during treatment?
Toward the body segment of the patient that you are treating.
How should you increase pressure during massage?
Through the controlled use of body weight, rather than through muscle strength.
What should you control when leaning toward the patient?
The amount of your body weight that you are transferring to the patient.
What position should your joints be in during massage?
As close to neutral as possible.
What should you do frequently to vary mechanical stress on your body?
Change position (e.g., from sitting to kneeling).
What should you practice until they become habitual before learning manual techniques?
The postures and movements described in this chapter.
What qualities do the exercises assist in developing for massage?
Relaxation, awareness, balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength.
What is the first step in performing a standing aligned posture?
Stand with your feet positioned shoulder-width apart.
What should you do to explore how your feet contact the ground?
Rock from front to back, and shift from left to right.
How long should you try to hold a standing aligned posture?
For 10 minutes.
What is the focus during diaphragmatic breathing in a standing aligned posture?
Let your upper chest remain still and breathe using your diaphragm.
What is the first step in performing a standing pelvic tilt?
Assume a standing aligned posture until you feel stable and relaxed.
What should you focus on during a standing pelvic tilt?
Your pelvis.
What indicates that a posterior pelvic tilt has occurred?
Feeling your lumbar spine flatten slightly.
What is the first step in performing a seated aligned posture?
Sit upright on a level, firm, well-padded chair.
What should you focus your attention on when seated?
Your ischial tuberosities.
What should you do to find the most comfortably balanced position while seated?
Rock back and forth to locate the point on your pelvis.
What is the first step in performing a lunge?
Stand with your feet together.
What should you do as you shift your weight in a lunge?
Synchronize your breathing with the movement.
What is the first step in performing a lunge and reach?
Begin by performing the steps in the lunge movement.
What should you do during a lunge and lean?
Incline your torso forward as you shift your weight onto the forward leg.
What is the first step in performing a wide-stance knee bend?
Stand with your feet placed more than shoulder-width apart.
What should you monitor during a posterior pelvic tilt in a wide-stance knee bend?
Your lumbar spine position.
What is the first step in performing a standing controlled lean?
You need a massage table or stable object to lean against.
What should you do as you shift weight onto your forward leg in a standing controlled lean?
Lean forward and extend your arms to contact the table.
What is the first step in performing a seated controlled lean?
Begin in the seated aligned posture facing a massage table.
What should you do as you lean forward in a seated controlled lean?
Apply pressure to the supporting surface.
