HISTORY
He is the considered the "Father of Massage"?
Per Henrik Ling
What is the sliding or gliding Swedish massage technique that covers different areas of the body? They are long sweeping strokes.
Effleurage
What is the main benefit of a Swedish Massage?
Swedish massage's main benefit is the overall relaxation that it provides.
What is the average length of a normal Swedish Massage?
60-90 Minutes
Name 2 Contraindications for Swedish Massage.
*In contagious or infectious skin conditions *Over the abdomen during pregnancy *Over the abdomen during the first few days of menstruation *Over areas of unrecognized lumps or bumps *Over areas of unexplained inflammation and pain
In what early century was Swedish Massage first developed
The early 19th Century
What is the technique of kneading the muscles of the body to attain deeper massage penetration? The thumbs and the knuckles of the fingers are used to knead the muscles of the body and to squeeze them.
Petrissage
Why is Swedish Massage good for pain relief?
By using strokes that improve circulation and increase body-wide relaxation, the massage therapist can help make many painful conditions more bearable.
What is the starting position for a Swedish Massage client?
Supine or Prone
Name 2 indications for a Swedish Massage.
*Relaxation *Increased Flexibility or ROM *Pain Relief
Swedish massage is more focused on what two things as opposed to energy work that is more common in Asian-style
Anatomy and Physiology
What is the technique of Swedish massage, that consists of using the fists or the cupped hands? This helps to loosen and relax the muscles being manipulated and also helps to energize them.
Tapotement
What is the lubricant used during a Swedish Massage?
Massage Gel, Oil, Lotion
What is draping?
The technique of covering the body of the massage client, who is placed nude underneath a towel or sheet.
True or False- Swedish massage is the foundation for other types of Western massage, including sports massage, deep tissue massage and aromatherapy massage
TRUE
What is the move that seeks to create heat to bring about relaxation of the muscles? The palms of the hand are rubbed together vigorously with each other, or they are rubbed onto the skin of the person being massaged in order to produce heat.
Friction
What is discussed before a Swedish Massage?
Health history and any current concerns, where to put their clothes/how to undress, and what is going to happen during the massage
When is a bolster used and where?
Under the client's knees while in supine position, under client's ankles when in prone position
This system became the known as "Swedish movements" in Europe and "the Swedish Movement Cure" when they came to the U.S. in 1858. Today it is simply known as Swedish massage.
What is "Medical Gymnastics"?
What is one of the Swedish massage techniques that helps to loosen up the muscles by using a back and forth action of the fingertips or the heel of the hand over the skin?
Vibration or Shaking
What is the correct direction of a Swedish Massage?
Towards the Heart
What is recommended after a Swedish Massage?
Plenty of water!
What is the body's natural feel-good chemical that massage stimulates?
Massage stimulates the production of endorphins