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therapeutic massage

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manual therapy intervention that requires hands on application of force to soft tissue

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Therapeutic effects of massage

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reduce ain
heal tissue
physiologic effect
mechanical effect
reduce stress and anxiety
promote relaxation of muscles

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Massage and the 4 element movement system model:
Motion

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can improve ROM
soft tissue mobility and skin mobility

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Massage and the 4 element movement system model:
Force

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May facilitate ability to create muscle contraction force by reducing pain and stimulating muscle function

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Massage and the 4 element movement system model:
Energy

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Improve pulmonary function by promoting airway clearance
(tapotement)

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Massage and the 4 element movement system model:
Control

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Indirectly may promote relaxation and decrease pain to facilitate improved task performance

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Western massage techniques

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effleurage
pertrissage
friction
tapotement

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Effleurage

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stroking massage that is superficial or deep

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Superficial effleurage

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no pressure

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Deep effleurage

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pressure is applied

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Petrissage

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grasping/kneading

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Friction

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vigorous movement of tissues on underlying tissues

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Tapotement

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rapidly applied strikes to skin
used mostly for pulmonary disease

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Eastern massage techniques

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chinese massage
shiatsu

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Chinese massage

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includes acupressure techniques applied primarily to acupuncture points

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Shiatsu

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japanese art of healing and health maintenance
practiced since 200 BC

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Massage to improve blood circulation increase ____ in the _____

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increase capillary circulation particularly in the skin

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Which massage increases bloodflow to muscles?

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pertrissage

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Are massages likely to have effects on deep tissue circulation?

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No

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Decreasing lymphedema is secondary to

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the mechanical effects of massage

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Effective improvement of movement of lymph fluid:
McMaster

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used due to show increased lymph flow following massage

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Effective improvement of movement of lymph fluid:
Drinker & Yoffrey

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effective moving extravascular fluids into lymphatics

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Effective improvement of movement of lymph fluid:
Ladd, Kottke, &. Blanchard

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massage more effective than PROM or ES

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To reduce lymphedema:
Vodder

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manual lymph drainage technique

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How does massage reduce neuromuscular excitability
Helps with Muscle spasms & Spasticity
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Evidence that massage stimulates reflex relaxation of muscle
decreased H-reflex in triceps and hamstrings following petrissage deep petrissage was more effective in decreasing H-reflex
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Massaging and CNS
Rubbing skin stimulates cutaneous mechanoreceptors Afferent signals to SC via large nerve fivers inhibit nociceptive (pain) signals from small nerve fibers CNS affect by activating descending pain inhibition and release of endogenous opiates
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H-reflex
way to measure stretch reflex
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Massage for LBP vs Chronic LBP
Yes for LBP No for CLBP
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Massage is for short term or long term relief?
Short term
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Massage for reduction of headache pain
Massage to myofascial trigger points
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Massage to increase anxiety
soothing effects establishes bond promotes relaxation and empathy relieve pain
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Negative psychological effects of massage
may exaggerate symptoms in pt's mind can promote passivity
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Effects on muscles: What can't massages do?
Increase strength Prevent atrophy of immobilized/paralyzed muscles
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Effects on muscles: What CAN massages do?
Maintain circulation and nutrition of paralyzed muscles Reduce fibrosis/adhesions
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What temporary effect can massage have on muscles?
Could have a temporary detrimental effect on muscle force production
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Effects of post-exercise massage?
Relief of DOMS Decrease pain Promote relaxation Recover from fatigue
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Transverse friction massage
TFM believed to loosen adhesions and align collagen fibers and promote healing of connective tissue
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TFM is usually performed by:
often performed with instruments known as "instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization"
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Precautions for massage
irritated skin superficial nerve
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Contraindications for massage
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Indications for massage
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Effleurage Superficial stroking
hands glide over skin
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Primary use for effleurage superficial stroking
relaxation purposes with minimal mechanical effects
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Effleurage Deep stroking
hands glide over skin with deformation of tissues with more mechanical effects on soft tissues
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Every massage begins and ends with
effleurage
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Petrissage
kneading and grasping soft tissues most common on muscles lifting, pulling, grasping "milking" effects on neuro, lymph, blood
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TFM
cyriax friction across fibers of tendon, ligament, or muscle directly to site of lesion goal is to promote healthy scar formation moves skin over subcutaneous tissues 1-10 min
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Trigger points
tense spots or nodules in muscles and tendons may also be referred in other areas
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Trigger points are often located over:
peripheral nerves motor points acupuncture points (may all be the same)
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Deactivation techniques for trigger points: direct pressure
ischemic compression by thumb or finger tip
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Deactivation techniques for trigger points: other methods
hand tool deep friction deep stroking stretching biophysical agents
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Deactivation techniques for trigger points: biophysical agents
superficial heat ice massage ultrasound electric point stimulation

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