Why Massage - Class 1 Flashcards
what is massage
intentional and systematic manipulation of soft tissues of the body to enhance health and healing
goals of therapeutic massage (1)
relaxation of specific muscles
increasing joint ROM
general relaxation
influencing lymphatic flow
facilitation of growth and development
goals of therapeutic massage (2)
influences emotional states
increases body awareness
provides an avenue of communication
increases or decreases sensitivity to a body part
increasing joint ROM
by heating a region
influencing lymphatic flow
decrease edema
effects of massage
mechanical effects
physiological effects
psychological levels
reflex effects
psychoneuroimmunology effects
energetic effects
mechanical effects
movement of lymph, blood, secretions and waste
what is a mechanical effect
mobilization of soft tissues
what are we doing w/ mechanical effects
physically moving muscles and muscle fibers
physiological effects
circulatory
increases urinary output
healing
increases flexibility
eliminates areas of waste products and edema
relaxation
loosens secretions
decreases pain
psychological effects
relaxation
decreases anxiety
decreases pain
improves feelings of wellness
improves connection b/w pt and PT
intelligent touch
6 skills that therapists should mater before using massage successfully
6 skills of intelligent touch
attention
concentration
discrimination
identification
inquiry
intention
components of massage
positioning
palpation
pt’s response
direction of strokes
pressure
rate
rhythm
duration and frequency
pt positioning helps
maximally expose the areas we are treating
what do we have to pay attention to –> positioning
medical issues
pt’s comfort
when positioning
fill in all the gaps
make sure the spine stays in neutral
w/ palpation we should know
the muscles
bony landmarks
pt’s response
pay attention to the verbal and nonverbal cues
direction of strokes –>
knowing our anatomy
knowing our anatomy –> strokes
some strokes are
-along muscle fibers
-perpendicular to the muscle fibers
-superficial and go toward the heart
-deeper and compress a trigger point
pressure –> begin w/
a superficial stroke that is light in pressure
when do we continue to go deeper –> pressure
as the tissues soften
to pt’s tolerance
how should we end the massage –> pressure
returning to lighter pressure
rate
the speed of performing strokes
rate –> slow
relaxation
rate –> rapid
stimulating effect
rhythm
the repetition of movement w/ a particular bear or cadence
how should we keep the rhythm
slow and continuous
duration and frequency –> neck
5-6 min
duration and frequency –> full back
10 min
duration and frequency –> each UE
8-10 min
duration and frequency –> each LE
10-12
duration and frequency –> face
4 min
duration and frequency –> full body
45-60 min
