24 - Massage and Bodywork Techniques Flashcards
A technique in which the massage therapist will locate trigger points by palpation and then assist the client in positioning his or her body to lessen pain and reduce muscle strain.
Strain - counterstrain technique
The client is positioned specifically to isolate a muscle, joint, or tendon to effect a release
Positional release technique
When the massage therapist gives the same resistance so that the joint does not move
Isometric contraction
A technique in which the massage therapist gives partial resistance to effect a concentric or eccentric contraction
Isometric contraction
A contraction in which the origin and the insertion come together, causing joint movement
Concentric contraction
A contraction in which the origin and insertion separate, or lengthen, causing joint movement
Eccentric contraction
A reflex occurring after an isometric contraction of a muscle
Postisometric relaxation
What is accomplished by the massage therapist when manually squeezing the origin and insertion together
Approximation
An active-assisted technique in which a muscle is stretched into resistance and then held for 10 seconds, followed by the client holding an isometric contraction for 5 seconds, and repeating the process several times.
PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation)
Bouncing during stretching; should never be used.
Ballistic stretching
An active technique in which the client stretches a muscle and then contracts the antagonist muscle
Reciprocal inhibition stretching
When the muscle is stretched to the point of resistance
Static stretching
A stretch in which the client does nothing; the therapist holds the stretch until release is felt
Passive static stretch
When the client contracts the muscle that is stretched into resistance
Active static stretch
A technique of applying pressure with the hands, feet, elbows and so on, along specific meridian points
Acupressure
