Massage Therapy 1
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- BODYWORK
- encompasses a wide variety of manuel therapies including systems of soft tissue manipulation, movement integration, engergy work, etc.
- Centripetally
- Toward the center of the body (heart). Distal to Proxmial
- DEEP
- from the body surface
- Define "endangerment sites"
- delicate boney structures less protected and can be easily damaged during massage.
- Define Classic Western Massage
- manual manipulation of the soft tissues which may include sliding & gliding, compression, precusion, friction, and vibration techniques to normalize body functions. Developed in Europe in the late 19th centry by Ling and Mezger. Popularized in the state
- Effects of massage therapy (emotional)
- emotoional releases, reduces anxiety, body awareness
- Effects of massage therapy (physical)
- relaxed, pain relief, increased cirulation
- Explain self-responsibility in relation to touching and being touched
- The therapist should have a professional image, beaware of their state of mind, set good boundaries, be willing to learn. The client should respect boundries, give contstuctive criticism.
- Explain the importance of good hygiene in massage therapy
- Good hygiene reflects self image and can make the client feel at ease and relaxed in your presence.
- Explain the importantance of establishing SAFETY when receiving massage
- Secure draping Act Respectfully, Assure confidentialty Feel safe & confortable Evidence of insurance Trush in the Therapist
- INFERIOR
- structures that lie away from the head
- John Mezger
- advocated massage
- LIGAMENTS
- connect bones to bones
- List factors when chosing lubricants
- costs allergies area to be worked on body type (hairy, dry skin) purity of ingredients client's / therapist's preference ease of handling
- List five factor to consider in your own personal hygiene
- short nails no scents clean clothes - professional look covered wounds healthy
- List five factors that could influence the amount of pressure to use during a massage
- work area body type client's request/preference therapist's strength client's age
- List five factors to consider in terms of the hygiene of your massage environment
- clean sheets clean table & bolsters clean floor good ventilation free of strong scents
- List five principles of good body mechanics
- get grounded, stretch & relax tension work in "the zone" breathe be present, especialy to body signals Relax shoulders, arms and feet as stroke is performed
- List five reasons for draping
- modesty promotes security / safety establishes boundries warmth non-sexual massage
- List four possible causes of discomfort after masage
- release of toxins boundries crossed too much pressure not properly supported
- List three condratindications of Tapotement
- previous experience, muscle memory, abuse hypo- or hyper- sensitivety
- List three effects of Deep Effleurage
- Promotes metabolic waste Improve circulation Promotes general relaxation
- List three effects of Light Effleurage
- Apply lubricant Introduction of Theripist & Client Assessment of tissues
- List three effects of Petrissage
- Helps stretch and loosen adhesions Brings oxygen to the blood Imporves the funtional activity of the skin.
- List three effects of Tapotement
- sedates when done for a long period of time stimulates when done for a short period of time tones muscle
- List three general effects of Therapeutic massage
- Relaxation Improve circulation Release endorphins
- List three objectives of Palpation for the MT1 student
- detect how tissue changes from bone to muscle identify bony structures identify appropriate pressure adjustments over muscle and bony structures
- List three possible causes of ticklishness during massage
- too light of touch trust issues with therapist muscle memory/previous experience/past association
- List three purposes of documentation
- safety education communication
- List three ways to deal with a client with offensive hygiene
- wipe/clean offensive area written documenation offer shower facilities
- MASSAGE
- the intentional and systematic manipulations of the soft tissues of the body to enhance healing and health
- MIDLINE
- imaginary line down the center of the body
- Name the five categories of Classic Western message movements and define each movement
- Effleurage - slide & glide, light to heavey pressure Petrissage - compression, kneading, wringing, etc. Tapotement - precision, brisk blows in a rhythmatic movement Friction - across the fibers of the tissue Vibration - loosely shake the tissue
- Nerve Strokes
- light effleurage movement gently brushing the skin. mostly done on top of the drape
- PALPATION
- an act of touching used to asses muscles tension PACE-PRESSURE-PRESSENCE
- Pehr Ling
- father of Swedish massage
- POPLITEAL FOSSA
- endangerment site associated with the posterior legs
- Posterior
- toward the back of the entire body
- TENDONS
- attach muscle to bones
- What are the categories of general precautions for message therapy
- Bleeding Swelling Sensitive areas Circulatory issues Skin issues Compromised Immune system Loss of structual integrity of an area