Type of massage helpful during the recovery stage of pneumonia
What is tapotement?
100
-itis means
What is inflammation?
100
Clot that travels within the blood vessels
What is an embolus or embolism?
100
Inflammation of veins with a clot or clots attached is called
What is thrombophlebitis?
100
Myocardial infarction means
What is heart attack?
200
Colds and Influenza are caused by this type of pathogen
What is virus?
200
With many respiratory disorders something massage practitioners must always keep in mind when performing massage on client
What is consider positioning?
200
when a clot travels in the pulmonary circuit and lands in the lungs it is called
What is pulmonary embolism?
200
localized weakness in blood vessel wall, also considered bulging or ballooning of a blood vessel
What is an aneurysm?
200
Dilated blood vessels due to incompetent valve or valves
What is varicose veins?
300
This condition is normally triggered by an irritant or stress. It is due to hyperactive bronchioles, causing labored breathing and wheezing. Massage is contraindicated during an episode or "attack", but extremely helpful otherwise
What is asthma?
300
Genetic condition that causes production of thick, viscous exocrine secretions. It can affect many different body systems and massage is based on the resilience of the clients health
What is cystic fibrosis?
300
Insufficient oxygen-carrying capacity caused by the inability to form hemoglobin due to the lack of iron
What is iron deficient anemia?
300
Hardening and plaque build up in artery walls is called
What is Atherosclerosis?
300
LMP's should be cautious when working with varicose veins and always consider them a
What is local contraindication?
400
these conditions are considered chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases
What is asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema?
400
Number one cause of lung cancer in the united states
What is tobacco smoke?
400
Medical or clinical term for a bruise
What is hematoma?
400
Blood pressure 140/90 and above is considered
What is hypertension?
400
Working with a client with Tuberculosis is considered
What is contraindicated?
500
These respiratory conditions are considered infectious
What is acute bronchitis, common cold, influenza, tuberculosis, pneumonia and sinusitis?
500
Transient Ischemic Attack occurs in this body system
What is cardiovascular system?
500
A genetic disorder in which there is an absence of thrombolytic (clotting) factors
What is hemophilia?
500
Orthostatic hypertension
What is a "dizzy spell"?
500
A client suffered from a myocardial infarction a year ago, what adjustments do massage therapists to massage technique