TECHNIQUES
skin rolling would be considered what type of technique
connective tissue technique, or fascial
the "M" stands for this
medication
this muscle is located at the back of the lower leg and has 2 heads
gastrocnemius
this technique is applied like "pacman"
c kneading or c scooping
directional terms used for the limbs
proximal, distal
tapotement technique for loosening mucus
cupping
the "Character" means this
type of pain
stretch receptors located within a muscle to detect changes in length is called this
muscle spindles
to apply deeper pressure with either muscle stripping or kneading which part would the therapist use
knuckles
a tender spot in a muscle that can cause referred pain
trigger point
tapotement technique using the ulnar border of the hand with fingers relaxed or held firm
hacking
the purpose of LORDFICORASAM questions
info. about a client's pain
the muscle that runs on each side of the spine
erector spinae
this technique that is relaxing, applied at the beginning of a massage can be used to "assess" if a client is holding tension
rocking
the sound of crunching that can be felt or heard in tissue
crepitus
this technique lifts the tissue up more than some other techniques
picking up
intensity
this muscle is known as the shoulder shrugger where most would carry tension
upper trapezius
passive movement techniques include
rocking, shaking, rhythmical mobilization
the "numbing" of pain sensation
analgesia
these 2 tapotement techniques are applied with closed fists
beating, pounding
when asking the client "location" you should ask them to do this
point to the exact area
these outline the outer spine
SP's
this is an advanced technique that manipulates specifically the joints
joint mobilization or joint play
this term means dizziness
vertigo