massage techniques first term
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define technique
STROKING -
lightest technique
no pressure applied using
palmer or dorsal surface of hand in any direction -
mechanical effect
STROKING -
generally none
skin reponds to touch -
reflex effect
STROKING -
client feels cared for
soothing / relaxing -
chemical effect
STROKING - NONE
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an indication for
STROKING -
introduction to the
therapist touch -
contraindication
STROKING - open, contagious sores
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define technique
EFFLEURAGE - transitional stroke towards the heart using palmer surface - molding to the contour of clients body
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mechanical effect
EFFLEURAGE -
increase venous and
lymphatic flow -
reflex effect
EFFLEURAGE -
reduces swelling
increases blood circulation -
chemical effect
EFFLEURAGE - NONE
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indication for
EFFLEURAGE -
to spread oil
hairy skin
pitted edema -
contraindication for
EFFLEURAGE -
varicose veins
arithritsis (in flare -up ) -
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PETRISSAGE -
alternating pressure and relaxation
tissue lifted, pressed, rolled
soothing or stimulating -
mechanical effect
PETRISSAGE -
loose adhesions
stretch scar tissue -
reflex effect
PETRISSAGE -
soothes or stimulates nerves
"rest and digest"
"flight or fight" -
chemical effect
PETRISSAGE - stimulates inflammatory response - releases histamines
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indication for
PETRISSAGE -
decreases muscle hypertonicity
relieves constipation -
contraindication
PETRISSAGE -
atrophied muscles
(could damage the tissue)
moderate >severe varicose vein -
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TAPOTEMENT -
rapid springy blows with the fingers, hands, or wrists
min 30 seconds -
mechanical effect
TAPOTEMENT -
loosens mucus
increases circulation
stimulation of muscles -
reflex effect
TAPOTEMENT - stimulates stomach and abdomen
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chemical effect
TAPOTEMENT - NONE
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indication
TAPOTEMENT -
runners at a race
respiratory conditions -
contraindication
TAPOTEMENT -
pregnancy specifically -
kidney, abdomen, & sacrum
arthritis -
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VIBRATIONS -
static or running vibration with palmer surface
course or fine
30 seconds for effect -
mechanical effect
VIBRATIONS -
loosens mucus
promotes coughing -
reflex effect
VIBRATIONS -
reduces flatulance
soothes nerves -
chemical effect
VIBRATIONS - NONE
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indication
VIBRATIONS -
respiratory congestion
muscle spasm -
contraindication
VIBRATIONS - when any touch is painful
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SHAKING & ROCKING - grasping the body part and shaken fine or course using range of motion
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mechanical effect
SHAKING & ROCKING -
increase range of motion
loosening joint structures -
refex effect
SHAKING & ROCKING - stimulates digestive system
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chemical effect
SHAKING & ROCKING - NONE
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indication
SHAKING & ROCKING -
holding patterns
overall relaxation -
contraindication
SHAKING & ROCKING -
recent joint or muscle injury
anxious or tense client