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Massage Therapy Module 5 > Special Populations > Flashcards

Special Populations Flashcards

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Infant massage

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Useful for bonding, relieving discomfort and promoting digestion.

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Useful cues in infant massage

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Infant behaviour

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Typical strokes in infant massage

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Touch holds, Swedish milking, thumb over thumb and thumb spreading.

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Baby engagement cues

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Smiling, cooing, bright eyes, eye contact, reaching towards the parent.

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Baby disengagement cues

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Crying, gaze aversion, arching, splayed finger and toes, leg kicking.

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Lubricant in infant massage

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Must be edible to prevent accidental ingestion.

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Considerations for massaging children

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Leave the clothing on to avoid accidental exposure.

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Considerations for massaging teenagers

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Use an oil-free lotion to prevent acne.

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Considerations for massaging amputees

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Acquire special consent. Details of the surgical procedure can help explain trigger points.

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Central venous catheter

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Central line; a flexible tube is inserted into the righ subclavian vein. Often used for dialysis, blood withdrawal, chemotherapy and medications.

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Massage consideration for central venous catheters

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Use side-lying

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Implantable Cardiverter Defibrillator (ICD)

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Device that detects and corrects abnormal heart rates.

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Pacemaker

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Device inserted near the pectoralis major. Regulates the heart rate.

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Massage and pacemakers

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Use extra pillows for the arm. Avoid leads.

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Stent

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Tube which creates an increase in vessel diameter.

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Massage and stents

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Avoid superficial stents and use light pressure over deep ones.

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Colostomy

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Opening through the abdominal wall which accesses the bowel.

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Massage and colostomies and ileostomies

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Have client empty the bag before hand and avoid eating for two hours prior.

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Ileostomy

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Opening through the abdominal wall which accesses the ileum.

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Massage and terminal illness

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Used to improve quality of life. Sessions should be shorter and more frequent.

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Neoplasm

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Tumour

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-oma

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Tumour

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Carcinoma

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Epithelial tumour

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Melanoma

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Tumour derived from melanocytes.

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Sarcoma

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Tumour which develops from muscle or connective tissue.

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Leukemia

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Rapid, abnormal growth of white blood cells.

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Lymphoma

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Cancer arising from lymphatic tissue.

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Considerations for massage with radiation treatment

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Avoid applying lubricant to treatment area and use cool towels for burning and itching sensations.

29
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HIV attacks which types of cells?

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T cells

30
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Massage and clients with drug withdrawal

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Avoid deep tissue work as it may exacerbate the drug withdrawal.

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Treatments which must be avoided for pregnant women

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Limit heat techniques to 20 minutes. Avoid CBD products.

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Miscarriage

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The loss of a fetus before 20 weeks gestation.

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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

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A clot within a deep vein, usually within the legs.

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Symptoms of DVT

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Unilateral leg swelling, redness and heat.

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Supine hypotensive syndrome

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Drop in blood pressure caused by compression of major abdominal vessels by the enlarged uterus.

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Left lateral tilt

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A pillow is placed under the right hip to prevent supine hypotensive syndrome. Use from 22 weeks gestation on.

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Preeclampsia

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Persistent high blood pressure and protein in the urine during pregnancy.

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Symptoms of preeclampsia

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Edema, headaches and visual disturbances.

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Traction and pregnancy

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Should be avoided until 4-6 months postpartum due to the effects of relaxin.

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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Heartburn and indigestion which often occurs in pregnancy.

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Massage and GERD

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Instruct clients not to eat for 3 hours before the massage. Use a semi-reclining or seated position.

42
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Round ligament

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Uterine ligament found in the anterolateral uterus. Passes through the groin and enters the labia majora and terminates in the mons pubis.

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Round ligament pain

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Stretching can refer pain to the groin, abdomen and anterior thigh.

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Broad ligament

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A wide, double layered section of peritoneum that extends laterally from the uterus. Surrounds the ovaries and fallopian tubes.

45
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Edema in pregnancy

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Cause by increased fluid volume, the compression of vessels and pregnancy hormones.

46
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Massage for edema

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Massage proximally, then distally, then proximally

47
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Varicose veins

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Enlarged veins caused by incompetent vascular valves.

48
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Stages of childbirth

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Dilation of the cervix, expulsion of the baby and expulsion of the cervix.

49
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Benefits of postpartum massage

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Decreased swelling, anxiety, depression and pain. Increased relaxation

50
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C-section massage

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Use side-lying to avoid the scar. Avoid vigorous massage until 12 weeks postpartum.

51
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Massage lubricant for infants

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Must be edible due to the risk of accidental ingestion.

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Massage for children

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Should be clothed to prevent accidental exposure.

53
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Massage for adolescants

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Use oil-free lotion to prevent acne.

54
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Fried’s frailty system

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A scoring system to determine whether a client is frail or robust.

55
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Criteria for Fried’s frailty system

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Slow walking speed, muscle weakness, exhaustion, physical inactivity, unintentional weightloss

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