Why Massage - Class 1

Question 1

what is massage

Answer 1

intentional and systematic manipulation of soft tissues of the body to enhance health and healing

Question 2

goals of therapeutic massage (1)

Answer 2

relaxation of specific muscles

increasing joint ROM

general relaxation

influencing lymphatic flow

facilitation of growth and development

Question 3

goals of therapeutic massage (2)

Answer 3

influences emotional states

increases body awareness

provides an avenue of communication

increases or decreases sensitivity to a body part

Question 4

increasing joint ROM

Answer 4

by heating a region

Question 5

influencing lymphatic flow

Answer 5

decrease edema

Question 6

effects of massage

Answer 6

mechanical effects

physiological effects

psychological levels

reflex effects

psychoneuroimmunology effects

energetic effects

Question 7

mechanical effects

Answer 7

movement of lymph, blood, secretions and waste

Question 8

what is a mechanical effect

Answer 8

mobilization of soft tissues

Question 9

what are we doing w/ mechanical effects

Answer 9

physically moving muscles and muscle fibers

Question 10

physiological effects

Answer 10

circulatory

increases urinary output

healing

increases flexibility

eliminates areas of waste products and edema

relaxation

loosens secretions

decreases pain

Question 11

psychological effects

Answer 11

relaxation

decreases anxiety

decreases pain

improves feelings of wellness

improves connection b/w pt and PT

Question 12

intelligent touch

Answer 12

6 skills that therapists should mater before using massage successfully

Question 13

6 skills of intelligent touch

Answer 13

attention

concentration

discrimination

identification

inquiry

intention

Question 14

components of massage

Answer 14

positioning

palpation

pt’s response

direction of strokes

pressure

rate

rhythm

duration and frequency

Question 15

pt positioning helps

Answer 15

maximally expose the areas we are treating

Question 16

what do we have to pay attention to –> positioning

Answer 16

medical issues

pt’s comfort

Question 17

when positioning

Answer 17

fill in all the gaps

make sure the spine stays in neutral

Question 18

w/ palpation we should know

Answer 18

the muscles

bony landmarks

Question 19

pt’s response

Answer 19

pay attention to the verbal and nonverbal cues

Question 20

direction of strokes –>

Answer 20

knowing our anatomy

Question 21

knowing our anatomy –> strokes

Answer 21

some strokes are
-along muscle fibers
-perpendicular to the muscle fibers
-superficial and go toward the heart
-deeper and compress a trigger point

Question 22

pressure –> begin w/

Answer 22

a superficial stroke that is light in pressure

Question 23

when do we continue to go deeper –> pressure

Answer 23

as the tissues soften

to pt’s tolerance

Question 24

how should we end the massage –> pressure

Answer 24

returning to lighter pressure

Question 25

rate

Answer 25

the speed of performing strokes

Question 26

rate –> slow

Answer 26

relaxation

Question 27

rate –> rapid

Answer 27

stimulating effect

Question 28

rhythm

Answer 28

the repetition of movement w/ a particular bear or cadence

Question 29

how should we keep the rhythm

Answer 29

slow and continuous

Question 30

duration and frequency –> neck

Answer 30

5-6 min

Question 31

duration and frequency –> full back

Answer 31

10 min

Question 32

duration and frequency –> each UE

Answer 32

8-10 min

Question 33

duration and frequency –> each LE

Answer 33

10-12

Question 34

duration and frequency –> face

Answer 34

4 min

Question 35

duration and frequency –> full body

Answer 35

45-60 min