Lectures 1-8 - midterm study

Question 1

list ways to modify/switch up massage application (12)

Answer 1

pressure, point of application, direction, drag, speed, pacing, rhythm, magnitude, sequencing and transitioning, frequency, duration, intention for outcome

Question 2

define the different speeds for massage , slow, moderate, fast

Answer 2

slow = 10 secs from beg to end of stroke
moderate = 5 secs from beg to end
fast = 2 secs from beg to end

Question 3

4 main goals of massage ?

Answer 3

relaxation
stress management
pain management
functional movement support

Question 4

the average position of a persons weight distribution is called what?

Answer 4

center of gravity

Question 5

4 concepts of body mechanics common to all techniques used:

Answer 5

keeping back straight and maintaining core stability
weight transfer
perpendicularity
stacking the joint

Question 6

name the 5 types of tissue loading

Answer 6

compression
bending
shearing
torsion
tension

Question 7

define the 2 ways touch therapy can be classified

Answer 7

mechanical - used to achieve specific outcome

expressive - used to support client

Question 8

list some methods that have the potential to load tissue and create mechanical stress (9)

Answer 8

static
compression
gliding
twisting
shearing
elongation
oscillating
percussive
movement

Question 9

define professional touch

Answer 9

skilled touch delivered to achieve a specific outcome and the recipient reimburses the the services provided

purposeful and structured

Question 10

mechanical forces can act on the body in a variety of ways by ________ and ______

Answer 10

loading tissues and creating stress

Question 11

what are the draping boundary lines

Answer 11

undrape back to PSIS level

undrape to the greater trochanter for gluteal access

undrape to the lateral iliac crest so gluteal attachments are accessible

Question 12

define intention for outcome

Answer 12

therapists focus on the patient and their goals with a clear concept of outcomet

Question 13

list the general effects of massage therapy (6)

Answer 13

physiologic
psychological
psychoneuroimmunologic
mechanical
reflexive
energetic

Question 14

what are oscillations

Answer 14

moving back and forth in a reciprocating manner

Question 15

list the principles of massage

Answer 15

general - specific- general
superficial deep superficial
proximal -distal - proximal
peripheral-central-peripheral

5th one = treating the antagonist

Question 16

which 2 principles apply to EVERY technique used in massage

Answer 16

general -specific-general
superfical- deep-superficial

Question 17

which principle of massage is used when treating acute or subacute injuries or scar tissue

Answer 17

peripheral-central-peripheral

Question 18

What do boundaries refer to in the context of a therapeutic massage?

Answer 18

The limits established by the therapist in relation to the client before during and after the treatment

Maintain privacy
Ensure privacy for interview

Ensure the clients
information is secured & confidential

Question 19

What is a contraindication?

Answer 19

It is symptom or circumstance that makes a particular treatment or treatment technique inadvisable

Question 20

list the 3 types of CI’s

Answer 20

General avoidance

Regional/local avoidance of application

Application with caution

Question 21

who was credited for developing Swedish massage but didnt actually invent them

Answer 21

per henrik ling

Question 22

what physio developed manual lymph drainage

Answer 22

emil vodder

Question 23

define technique

Answer 23

the way a person performs the basic physical movements, skills, methods in any specific field

Question 24

when obtaining consent what is important to include

Answer 24

the ABCDE’S

Question 25

what do boundaries refer to in the context of a therapeutic massage

Answer 25

they refer to the limits established by the therapist in relation to the client before during or after tx ranging from time management to emotional and physical boundaries

Question 26

what is wellness defined as

Answer 26

a balance for mind, body, spirit as well as self perception of ones well being

Question 27

what is the wellness interaction model based on

Answer 27

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)-shows an ongoing interaction between a person, wellness and his environment

Question 28

define wellness massage

Answer 28

when the client does not present with impairments on body functions or structures instead they wish to enhance certain structures/functions

Question 29

is PTSD considered an anxiety disorder?

Answer 29

yes

Question 30

what is apical breathing pattern?

Answer 30

most movement is in the upper chest least efficient mechanism

Question 31

in a stress reduction tx what are some contraindications

Answer 31

aggressive/stimulating techniques - tapotement pressure on abdomen

Question 32

stress is not a disease but can contribute to ill health

Question 33

where does the fight or flight response rely on communication in

Answer 33

CNS cerebral cortex limbic system thalamus hypothalamus reticular formation reticular activating system (RAS)

Question 34

what does the ANS do

Answer 34

regulate the internal functions of the body in order to maintain a consistent internal environment

Question 35

ANS controls what

Answer 35

smooth muscle of visceral organs arteries veins heart glands

Question 36

what is the ANS divided into

Answer 36

PNS SNS

Question 37

increase in firing = increased tone decreased in firing = decreased tone

Question 38

origin of massage from arabic "MASS" to touch or greek "messein" to knead

Question 39

why choose side lying

Answer 39

pregnant women access lateral upper leg/ITB area, adductors scalenes, rotator cuff, pec minor, serratus anterior, QL'S , glut med/min

Question 40

where do you place pillows for side lying

Answer 40

under clients head, between knees, one to hug and support chest

Question 41

draping lines for side lying

Answer 41

iliac crest greater trochanter lateral iliac crest

Question 42

prone draping lines

Answer 42

PSIS greater trochanter lateral iliac crest

Question 43

supine draping lines

Answer 43

down to pec muscles, rise of breasts should be space for one hand between clavicle and line of drape

Question 44

what is centre of gravity

Answer 44

the average positions of a persons weight distribution

Question 45

center of gravity is closest tp the area where most of the weight is located in your body

Answer 45

somewhere around the navel when standing upright SHIFT BODY WEIGHT TO MOVE COG FORWARD

Question 46

what is apical breathing

Answer 46

upper chest or apex of lungs are used to breath ribs only move slightly lateral and abdomen hardly moves stress breathing

Question 47

what is paradoxical breathing

Answer 47

abdomen does not rise as they inhale abdominal muscles do not relax which holds the viscera immobile lateral rib motion and scalene muscles must compensate for the lack of motion

Question 48

what would be used to loosen mucus or help with coughing

Answer 48

tapotement percussion cupping

Question 49

what is responsible for hormone secretion

Answer 49

endocrine system

Question 50

how to effectively communicate with patients

Answer 50

use plain language ask questions frequently seek information on patient needs use self disclosure carefully pay attention to body language

Question 51

what system regulates homeostasis

Answer 51

autonomic nervous system

Question 52

what is the slapping technique good for

Answer 52

releasing histamine, increasing vasodilation