Prenatal
What pregnancy timeline is contraindicated?
First 12 weeks (first trimester)
What is the purpose of performing Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Reduce Edema, Reduce formation of scar tissue
What is the pace of pre-event sports massage?
What is the timing of the 'Acute' phase?
0-72 Hours
What are 2 additional intake questions to ask our prenatal client?
How far along are you?
Any conditions discussed with your dr?
When was your last dr's visit?
What are the techniques of a lymphatic drainage massage treatment?
Stationary circles, Stroking, Pumping, Scooping, Milking
What type of massage treatment is performed in Post Event sports massage?
Swedish/Relaxation
What type of Hydrotherapy do you use in the chronic stage of injury?
Heat
Provide 2 contraindications specific to Prenatal Massage
Joint Play
Accupressure Points
Hot Hydrotherapy
Essential Oils
What are 2 contraindications specific to Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Lymph Obstruction
Chronic Heart Failure
Kidney Disease
Recent Thrombosis
What causes muscle cramps?
Dehydration, Poor or no warmup, Poor Nutrition
Bilateral pain in the head & neck can indicate what condition?
Tension Headache
What are 2 signs of pre-eclampsia?
Blurred vision.
Swelling of hands and face in morning.
Headache
What do we do with an extremity while we are performing lymphatic drainage massage?
Elevate the extremity.
What is PROM, AROM and Active Assisted ROM?
PROM - Therapist does the work
AROM - Client does the work
AAROM - Therapist assists client
Pain in the foot first thing in the morning can be a sign of what condition?
Plantar Fasciitis
How do you modify your massage for a prenatal client with gestational diabetes?
Lighter pressure, short strokes
What type of pressure do you use when performing lymphatic drainage massage?
Feather Light Touch
What are two benefits of PROM exercises?
Minimize formation of adhesions.
Maintain Joint Mobility
Decrease Pain
When do we use contrast therapy and what is the ratio of hot to cold application?
Contrast therapy is used in the Sub-Acute phase (72 hours - 2 weeks).
3 to 1 ration, hot application first, then cold.