Application
A prenatal or pregnancy massage should end in this position
What is semi-reclined?
Connective tissue that holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place
This technique is used to apply lubricant and warm the tissue
What is gliding/effleurage?
Modality that focuses on treating soft tissue aches, pain and injuries that are associated with recreational activities
What is sports massage?
The first ever program at Northwest Career College
What is Massage Therapy?
What is static/ischemic compression?
Largest Nerve in the body that begins at the sacrum and runs beneath the piriformis muscle
What is the sciatic nerve?
"Indian Burn"-like massage technique
What is wringing?
This modality affects the lymphatic system; is used for people with excessive edema in the limbs
What is lymphatic drainage?
The chemical released in a pregnant woman's body relaxes her body's muscles, joints, and ligaments in preparation for birth
What is relaxin?
Red, swollen and warm to the touch
What is inflammation?
What is a trigger point?
This massage technique is best for reducing adhesions in the superficial fascia
What is skin rolling?
Modality based on the theory that there are points on the feet, hands, and head that are linked to every part of the body
What is reflexology?
What is a SOAP note?
If a client is taking this medication, they should not receive a deep tissue massage
What is/are Muscle Relaxers, Opiates or Blood thinners?
The strongest muscle in the body
What is the masseter?
This massage technique creates warmth and breaks up adhesions when the superficial and deep layers of tissue rub against one another
What is friction?
An ancient Hawaiian restorative healing system; its namesake means "to knead, to rub, or soothe; to work in and out" in Hawaiian and Samoan
What is lomi lomi?
The only muscle in the body that attaches at one end
What is the tongue?
A series of strokes that are planned in advance, delivered to body areas in a preset order, and practiced until they flow smoothly together
What is a sequence?
The piriformis, obturator internus, obturator externus, gemellus inferior, gemellus superior, and quadratus femoris
What are the Deep 6 Lateral Rotators?
This massage technique should not be done over the kidneys
What is tapotement/percussion?
Massage modality created by John F. Barnes
What is Myofascial Release Therapy?
Ms. Kayla's favorite muscle