Body Mechanics
Use of foot stances, body alignment, and gravity to deliver massage techniques effectively; includes principles of physical fitness, suitable workspace and table height, and perpendicular pressure
What is body mechanics?
Term used to describe lying face down
What is prone?
To avoid fatigue, Greene and Goggins suggest that what percentage of massage time be spent with the therapist in the seated position?
What is 25%?
_____________ syndrome is an example of repetitive strain injury
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
These muscles have what in common?
Psoas major
Iliacus
Tensor fasciae latae
What is flexion?
Pillows and cushioned devices that support clients in prone, supine, side-lying, and seated positions.
What is bolster?
Term that means lateral recumbent
What is side-lying?
Ideally, what is the minimal amount of open space extending from all sides of a massage table?
What is 3 feet?
Projecting corner of a bone
What is boarder?
Strongest hip flexor
Filet mignon in cow's
What is psoas major?
At the level of the therapist's closed fist or higher
What is table height?
In psychology, active state characterized by a heightened sense of awareness and focused attention
What is mindfulness?
Where is most of the force behind massage techniques generated?
What is in the legs?
Small, shallow depression articulating with another bone
What is facet?
Insertion
Iliotibial band (ITB)
(thickened fascial band located on lateral thigh)
What is Tensor Fascia Latae?
Foot stance used when applying massage techniques to a localized area.
What is horse stance?
Type of lubricant that limits the amount of glide over the skin
What is water based?
According to William Barry, author and massage therapy instructor, it is the foundation of massage therapy
What is breathing?
According to the text, what method is advised to help keep the drape in contact with your client's skin while he or she is turning over?
What is anchor?
Actions:
Laterally rotates the hip
Adducts the hip
Origin: Lateral ischial tuberosity
Insertion: Intertrochanteric crest
1 of the 6 Deep Hip Outward Rotators
What is the Quadratus Femoris?
Foot pointing in the direction of movement while the therapist is in the bow stance
What is lead?
What is hara?
While lying suping, the cervical spine should be in what position?
What is neutral?
The head of the ___________ metatarsal is one of the points of contact in the foot that helps form a shape similar to a geodesic dome.
6 muscles that locate deep to the gluteal muscles
Name all 6
What are the piriformis, obturator internus, obturator externus, gemellus inferior, gemellus superior, and the quadratus femoris. ?