History & Important people
style of massage Per Henrik Ling is often credited for developing
Swedish massage
soft tissue is lifted, rolled, and kneaded
petrissage
Stress
indicated
hydro
water
Deltoid
Phasic
1st physician in Greek medicine specifically to describe the medical benefits of massage
Hippocrates
A soothing rhythmic method used to calm people
Rocking
Person with a hangover, stopped drinking at 2am, and massage appointment is at 10am
contraindicated
endo-
inner, inside
Latissimus dorsi
Postural
Year that massage was 1st mentioned in writing
2000bc
method used to mechanically/physically force soft tissue to lengthen in shortened areas
elongation
wants upper body work, has athletes foot
indicated
hema/hemo
blood
Pectorals
Postural
Credited with bringing massage to the scientific community
Dr. Johann Mezger
the therapist's focus on the client and their goals with a clear concept of results
Intention of outcome
undergoing cancer treatments, under supervision
indicated
-pathy
disease
Hamstrings
Phasic
President that placed an emphasis on physical fitness that began an interest in sports massage
John F. Kennedy
the process of regulating the timing, intensity, or rate of movement
pacing
12 weeks pregnant, no complications
indicated
-ism
condition
Tensor fascia lata
Postural