BASICS OF MASSAGE
What is the best technique to begin a massage with?
Grounding, Light compressions or stroking
What is a parasympathetic response during a massage? Give an example.
PNS nervous system > controls body functions while at rest > REST & DIGEST
Example: peristalsis (blood flow to digestive organs), decreased heart rate, relaxed muscles
What is a name of the massage modality that uses some form of water to decrease inflammation and increase blood circulation?
Hydrotherapy
What are "Endangerment sites" found in the lower limb (legs/feet)?
popliteal (behind knee), dorsal (foot), gluteal region, femoral triangle
What does "confidentiality" in massage mean?
Information about the client or their treatment must be kept private
The 6 types of petrissage
What is a sympathetic response during massage? Give an example.
response of the nervous system > controls body when there is a threat or dangerous situation > FIGHT OR FLIGHT
Example: increased heart rate, faster breathing, muscles tense up, lungs expand, stimulation of adrenal glands that release hormones like epinephrine)
Which hydrotherapy is best for subacute conditions?
Contrast (alternating cool/cold and warm/hot).
Why do we massage the feet last?
Define the difference between sprains and strains.
Sprains = ligaments are injured
Strains = muscle/tendon damage
When performing Swedish Massage, in order to promote blood circulation, what direction should your strokes go?
TOWARDS THE HEART
What is a mechanical effect of petrissage?
Breaks up adhesions (knots), stretches and broadens muscle fibers, moves fluids like blood and lymph.
Compression and movement of superficial tissues over deep underlying tissues to break up adhesions and realign scar tissue are characteristics of what technique?
Cross Fibre Frictions
XFF, DMS
If your client tells you during the assessment or interview that they are very stressed, and their primary goal is to relax, which techniques would be the most appropriate to meet their goal?
SLOW & FLOW Effleurage, Compressions, Rocking & Stroking
One of the 3 main principles of Swedish Massage.
(_____ to _____ to _____)
What is superficial to deep to superficial?
Or// What is general to specific to general?
What is the mechanical effect that is recognized by the momentary "light color of the skin" due to lack of blood flow?
Ischemia
What massage technique is best suited for decreasing edema?
manual lymphatic drainage
Name two types of medications (other than NSAIDs) that require a change in your massage?
Anti-asthmatics, blood thinners (anticoagulants), analgesics, muscle relaxants.
Which type of trigger point has a pain response only upon palpation?
Latent
What are the 10 components of receiving informed consent from your client before massage?
Explaining the treatment thoroughly
(body areas, position, pillowing, level of undress, draping)
Explaining the risks and benefits of treatment.
Right of refusal
Consent for assessment
Consent for treatment.
What is a reflexive effect of massage?
What autonomic nervous system does it affect?
Give an example.
An effect governed by the nervous system.
eg/ PNS system - heart rate slows down
What is the massage modality that heats and releases the spider-like connective tissue that covers the entire body called Fascia, and allows your clients more range of motion?
Myofascial Release
What is an absolute contraindication? Give example.
What is a local contraindication? Give example.
No massage performed under any condition. Example: Fever, first trimester of pregnancy, infectious disease
No massage performed on that specific area of the body. Example: skin rash, varicose veins, open wound
Who is credited with publishing a book about Myofascial Pain and Trigger Points after 40 years of study and research?
Janet Travell