Mechanical and Reflexive effects
Activating the parasympathetic nervous system creates this type of effect
What is reflexive
This is the minimum amount of time needed to clean bacteria from the hands before performing massage
What is 20 seconds
This technique is used to apply lotion
What is effleurage
The direction in which the strokes move to increase circulation
What is toward the heart
Areas of the body where blood vessels and nerves are found superficially
What are sites of caution
This technique stretches and lengthens fibers, pulling tissue away from the bone.
What is petrissage
You experiencing low back pain after performing several massages. This table adjustment can prevent this from happening again
What is raise the table
This technique stimulates when performed for a short period and relaxes providing an anesthetic feeling when perform for longer periods
What is tapotement
This describes the clients right to understand risks and benefits, as well as stop treatment
What is informed consent
A systemic infection such as a fever of 101 degrees is considered this type of contraindication
What is general
This movement, is taking a joint through it's full range without assistance from the therapist
What is Active ROM
this technique lifts and pulls muscle tissue away from the bone, increasing circulatin
What is petrissage
This principle uses a lunge, your body to apply pressure, good structural alignment and leverage while performing massage
What is Good body mechanics
This area is a site of caution behind the knee
What is the popletial region
This technique has the mechanical effect of increasing venous and lymph flow
What is Effleurage
This is when only the area being massaged is exposed
What is draping
The intent of this technique is to break up adhesions, create heat and temporary ischemia
What is friction
A cut, burn, bruise or varicose vein is this type of contraindication
What is local contraindication
This technique includes slapping, tapping, cupping, hacking and beating
What is tapotement
This site of caution is located in the armpit
What is the axillary region