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HISTORY
TECHNIQUES
BENEFITS
TECHNICAL Q'S
POTPOURRI
100
Per Henrik Ling
Who is the considered the "Father of Massage"?
100
Effleurage
What is the sliding or gliding Swedish massage technique that covers different areas of the body? They are long sweeping strokes.
100
Swedish massage's main benefit is the overall relaxation that it provides. A standard Swedish session lasts for 30 or 60 minutes, and addresses most major muscle groups of the body. The session is usually performed on a soft massage table, in an environment that is meant to relax the recipient. The strokes of the massage relax individual muscles, while the overall experience eliminates mental stress.
What is the main benefit of a Swedish Massage?
100
30-60 Minutes
What is the average length of a normal Swedish Massage?
100
*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
Name 2 Contraindications for Swedish Massage.
200
The early 19th Century
In what early century was Swedish Massage first developed?
200
Petrissage
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.
200
By using strokes that improve circulation and increase body-wide relaxation, the massage therapist can help make many painful conditions more bearable.
Why is Swedish Massage good for pain relief?
200
Supine
What is the starting position for a Swedish Massage client?
200
*Relaxation *Increased Flexibility or ROM *Pain Relief
Name 2 indications for a Swedish Massage.
300
Anatomy and Physiology
Swedish massage is more focused on what two things as opposed to energy work that is more common in Asian-style?
300
Tapotement or Rhythmic Tapping
What is the technique of Swedish massage,that consists of rhythmic tapping that uses the fists of the cupped hands? This helps to loosen and relax the muscles being manipulated and also helps to energize them. The sides of the hands are used in this massage technique.
300
The Circulatory System By performing the strokes toward the heart, Swedish massage drains metabolic waste from the limbs of the body.
The strokes of Swedish massage replicate the movements of what body system?
300
Massage Gel, Oil, Lotion
What is the lubricant used during a Swedish Massage?
300
The technique of covering the body of the massage client,who is placed nude underneath a towel or sheet.
What is draping?
400
TRUE
True or False- Swedish massage is the foundation for other types of Western massage, including sports massage, deep tissue massage and aromatherapy massage.
400
Friction
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.
400
Tension
Muscle ______ is relieved during a Swedish Massage.
400
Health history and any current concerns,where to put their clothes/how to undress, and what is going to happen during the massage
What is discussed before a Swedish Massage?
400
Under the client's knees while in supine position, under client's ankles when in prone position
When is a bolster used and where?
500
In the early 19th century he developed a system called "Medical Gymnastics" which included movements performed by a therapist. These 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"?
500
Vibration or Shaking
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?
500

Towards the Heart

What is the correct direction of a Swedish Massage?

500
Plenty of water!
What is recommended after a Swedish Massage?
500
Massage stimulates the production of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals.
What is the body's natural feel-good chemical that massage stimulates?