Blending Traditions
Increased energy, reduced fascial restriction, increased ROM, improved posture, reduced back pain, and stroke rehabilitation
What are benefits of Thai Massage?
Aligns the major body segments through manipulation of the fascia or the connective tissue.
What is Rolfing
O. Anterior: lateral 1/3rd of clavicle
Middle: lateral acromion
Posterior: spine of the scapula
I. Deltoid tuberosity of humerus
A. Anterior: flexion, horizontal adduction, medial rotation of humerus
Middle: abduction of humerus to 90 degrees
Posterior: extension, horizontal abduction, lateral rotation of humerus
O. External occipital protuberance, ligamentum nuchae, C7-T-12 spinous processes
I. Upper: lateral clavicle, acromion. Middle: spine of scapula. Lower: root of spine of scapula
A. Upper: elevation, upward rotation of scapula. Middle: retraction of scapula. Lower: depression, upward rotation of scapula
What is Trapezius
O. Anterior and inferior border of greater trochanter, proximal one-half of lateral linea aspera.
I. Via quadriceps expansion and patella through patellar ligament to tuberosity of tibia.
A. Extension of the knee
What is Vastus Lateralis
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What are the five branches of traditional Thai medicine
What is Reflexology
O. Coracoid process of the scapula
I. Middle 1/3 of medial surface of humeral shaft
A. Flexion, adduction of humerus
What is the Coracobrachialis
O. Thoracolumbar aponeurosis, lower 6 thoracic spinous processes, sacrum and iliac crest, lower 3-4 ribs, inferior angle of scapula
I. Bicipital groove of humerus
A. Extension, medial rotation and adduction of humerus
What is Latissimus Dorsi
I. Quadriceps expansion and patella through the patellar ligament to the tuberosity of tibia.
A. Extends the knee
What is Vastus Medialis
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What are benefits for practitioners of Thai massage?
Developed by Randolph Stone
What is Polarity Therapy
O. a. Short Head: Coracoid process of scapula. b. Long Head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
I. Tuberosity of radius
A. Flexion of elbow. Supination of forearm. Short head - flexion of humerus
What is Biceps Brachii
O. Inferior angle of scapula (dorsal surface)
I. Medial lip of bicipital groove of humerus
A. Extension, medial rotation and adduction of humerus
What is Teres Major
O. Ischial tuberosity.
I. Proximal part of medial surface of the tibia; pes anserine.
A. Extends the thigh; flexes the knee and medially rotates the flexed knee. Extension and medial rotation of the hip. Posteriorly tilts the pelvis
What is Semitendinosus
Jivaka Komarabhacca, aka Shivago Komarpaj
Who is the Father Doctor credited for the development of Thai medical traditions?
Simplified form of applied kinesiology that involves techniques having both Eastern and Western origins
What is Touch for Health
O. 1. Long Head: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula. 2. Lateral Head: posterior humerus above spiral groove. 3. Medial head: posterior humerus below spiral groove
I. Olecranon process of ulna
A. Extension of elbow. Long head: extension of humerus
What is Triceps Brachii
O. Minor: C7 and T1 spinous processes. Major: T2-T5 spinous processes.
I. Minor: root of spine of scapula. Major: vertebral border of scapula from root of spine to inferior angle
A. Retraction, downward rotation of scapula
What are Major and Minor Rhomboids
O. Anterior inferior iliac spine and the groove above the acetabulum
I. Via quadriceps expansion and patella through patellar ligament to tuberosity of tibia
A. Extends the knee. Flexes the hip
What is Rectus Femoris
Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand
Where did Southern Thai massage originate?
Manipulations common to Swedish massage to systematically activate or sedate neuroreceptors usually located in contractile and connective tissue.
What is Neuromuscular Technique
O. Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
I. Styloid process of radius
A. Flexion of elbow in neutral position
What is Brachioradialis
O. Subscapular fossa of scapula
I. Lesser tubercle of humerus
A. Medial rotation of humerus
What is Subscapularis
Adductor brevis
adductor longus
adductor magnus
gracilis
pectineus
What are the Adductors of the hip
The Old Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai,Thailand
Where did Northern Thai massage originate?
Method of massage that uses movement exercises called mentastics
What is Trager Method
O. Lateral epicondyle of humerus
I. Base of middle phalanges of 4 fingers (dorsal surface). Extensor expansion of 4 fingers
A. Extension of proximal phalanges of 4 fingers at MP joints
What is Extensor Digitorum
O. Spinous process C7-T2, ligamentum nuchae C6-T1, supraspinous ligament
I. Posterior superior surfaces of ribs 2-5
A. Raises ribs during deep inhalation
What is Serratus Posterior Superior
O. Head and lateral shaft of fibula
I. Base of 1st metatarsal and 1st (medial) cuneiform (plantar surface)
A. Eversion of foot, assists plantar flexion of ankle
What is Peroneus Longus