Massage Techniques
This Swedish stroke involves long, gliding movements
What is effleurage
A document clients must sign before receiving massage that outlines potential risks, benefits, and permissions
What is informed consent
A contagious skin condition with red, ring-shaped lesions
What is ringworm
Massage therapy can help reduce this stress hormone
What is cortisol
This system controls involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion
What is the autonomic nervous system (ANS)
This technique uses rhythmic lifting and squeezing of the muscles
What is petrissage
Confidential client information must be protected according to this federal law
What is HIPPA
This blood clot condition is a serious contraindication for lower extremity massage
What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
This massage technique is often used for pregnant clients
What is side-lying
This major vein returns deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart
What is the inferior vena cava
A percussive technique often used to stimulate muscles and improve circulation
What is tapotement
This is the ethical term for 'do no harm'
What is non-maleficence
This symptom, often a sign of infection, means massage should be postponed
What is a fever
This massage style focuses on injury recovery and postural imbalances
This type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle shortens while producing force
What is a concentric contraction
This technique involves small, circular movements to break up adhesions
What is friction/circular friction
This term refers to maintaining appropriate emotional and physical distance in professional relationships
What are boundaries
This cancer treatment may cause tissue fragility and necessitate special massage precautions
What is radiation therapy
A common symptom in fibromyalgia patients that massage may help relieve
What is chronic pain/inflammation
What is emphysema
A Deep Tissue technique that follows muscle fibers across rather than along their length
What is cross-fiber friction
A massage therapist should refer a client to another health professional under this principle
What is scope of practice
These two pathologies can have negative effects due to massage
Hypertension and Diabetes
This light-touch technique addresses fascia rather than muscle tissue
What is myofascial release/technique/massage
This lower extremity muscle group is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot
What are the soleus and gastrocnemius