Endangerment Sites
Lumbar Region & Gluteal Region:
What are the:
Kidneys, Lumbar Plexus, Sacrum, Sciatic Nerve, Coccyx
Occipital Region:
What are the:
Vertebral Artery (when head is extended)
Greater Occipital Nerve
Lateral Brachium (anterior to deltoid tuberosity)
What is the:
Cephalic Vein
Effleurage
Smooth stroking or gliding movement following body contours. Applied with any part of one or both hands, or the forearm. Continuous contact is maintained with the client's body. Pressure is constant and evenly distributed across contact area.
Effleurage
Apply lubrication. Introduce the client to touch. Soothe the client. Assess superficial tissues. Begin and end a massage sequence. Transition from one stroke or body segment to another
Sweeps, Fanning, Pulling, V-Draining, Nerve Stroke
Structures missing from this list of endangerment sites in the abdominal structure:
Liver, Gallbladder, Ovaries,...
What are the:
Xiphoid Process, Abdominal Aorta, Spermatic Cords, Inferior Vena Cava, Spleen
Posterior Fibular Head & Ovarian Reflex Zone:
What are the:
Peroneal/Common Fibular Nerve, Ovarian points (posterior to lat. malleolus)
Anterior Wrist & Hoku:
What are the:
Radial Artery, Median Nerve, Ulnar Artery, Ulnar Nerve, Hoku [L14] (base of index finger)
Pertrissage
A lifting, stretching or squeezing movement. Soft tissues are drawn away from underlying structures. Applied with any part of one or both hands, or the forearm. Pressure is applied and released smoothly.
Petrissage
Assess superficial muscle & connective tissue layers. Increase circulatory movement in tissue spaces. Stretch muscle and connective tissue. Reduce muscle contraction or spams. Loosen subcutaneous adhesions. Increase movement in the stomach and intestines. Minimize atrophy (with normal nerve and circulatory function)
Kneading, Wringing, Fulling, Muscle squeezing, Skin rolling
Anterior Triangle of Neck (trachea, SCM, mandible):
What are the:
Carotid Artery, Thyroid Gland, Vagus Nerve, Internal Jugular Vein, Hyoid Bone, Trachea, Lymph Nodes
Axilla (lats & teres major, pecs major & minor):
What are the:
Brachial Plexus, Axillary Nerve, Axillary Artery, Axillary Vein, Lymph Nodes
Structures missing from this list of endangerment sites in the Posterior Triangle of Neck (clavicle, SCM, TVPs):
Brachial Plexus, Subclavian Artery,...
What are the:
External Jugular Vein, Vertebral Artery, Subclavian Vein, Lymph Nodes
Friction
A compressed stroke. Superficial tissues are moved over and against deeper tissues. Client's skin moves with the practitioner's hand. Oil is used minimally. Applied with any part of the hand, forearm, or elbow. Depth & pressure are relative to intent & tissue yield.
Friction
Increase local circulation. Reduce pain. Reduce spasm and hypertonicity. Releases ischemic and fibrous adhesions. Organize/reorganize scar tissue formation. Increase tissue mobility and joint range of motion.
Circular, Static, Transverse, Linear
Antecubital Area (anterior elbow):
What are the:
Median Nerve, Radial Nerve, Brachial Artery and branches: Radial Artery, Ulnar Artery, Median (Cubital, Cephalic, Basilic) Vein
Notch Posterior to Ramus of the Mandible:
What are the:
Styloid Process, Facial Nerve, Trigeminal Nerve Branches: Maxillary Nerve, Mandibular Nerve, Opthalmic Nerve
Medial Brachium & Ulnar Notch (brachialis & triceps)(olecranon & medial epicondyle):
What are the:
Ulnar Nerve, Median Nerve, Musculocutaneous Nerve, Brachial Artery, Basilic Vein
Vibration
A rhythmic oscillating movement of a tissue or body part.
-Imparts a penetrating tremor into the body.
-Movement at a joint.
-Rotation about the longitudinal axis of the body part.
Applied with palm or fingertips held flat against the body.
Vibration
Penetrate to deeper, less accessible structures. Increase local circulatory potential. Decrease pain. Increase visceral organ function. Increase joint function.
Shaking, Trembling, Jostling, Rocking, Liver Pump
Femoral Triangle (sartorius, adductor longus, inguinal ligament):
What are the:
Femoral Artery, Femoral Vein, Femoral Nerve, Greater Saphenous Vein, Lymph Nodes
Popliteal Fossa (hamstrings & gastrocnemius):
What are the:
Popliteal Artery, Popliteal Vein, Tibial Nerve, Peroneal/Common Fibular Nerve
Medial Tibia & Uterine Reflex Zone:
What are the:
Tibial Nerve, Greater Saphenous Vein, Uterine points (posterior to med. malleolus)
Tapotement
A rhythmic striking or percussion of tissues. Delivers a penetrating impact. Applied with fingertips, ulnar border of the hand, open or cupped hand, or soft wrist. Performed with loose wrists and hands.
Tapotement
Stimulate. Sedate the longer you use. Reduce Hypertonicity. Reduce respiratory congestion. Increase local circulation
Drumming, Hacking, Pincement, Tapping, Cupping, Beating, Pounding, Slapping