Massage Intro - Week 1

Question 1

What is petrissage?

Answer 1

To knead or press

Question 2

What is the purpose of petrissage?

Answer 2

Mobilise skin, muscle and connective tissue

Question 3

What is the direction of petrissage?

Answer 3

Parallel to muscle fibres

Question 4

What is tapotement?

Answer 4

To drum or pat

Question 5

What is the purpose of tapotement?

Answer 5

To stimulate the individual/muscle tissue

Question 6

What is the direction of tapotement?

Answer 6

Vertical, rebound

Question 7

What is compression?

Answer 7

Acupressure/trigger point

Question 8

What is the purpose of compression?

Answer 8

To squeeze tissues and stimulate trigger points

Question 9

What is the direction of compression?

Answer 9

Vertical compressing

Question 10

What is the purpose of frictions?

Answer 10

To mobilise connective tissue/adhesions

Question 11

What is the direction of frictions?

Answer 11

Small transverse/longitudinal/circular strokes;’ often at the musculotendinous joints

Question 12

What is rhythmic movement?

Answer 12

Shaking or rocking

Question 13

What is the purpose of rhythmic movement?

Answer 13

Rapid: stimulation to the individual/muscle tissue
Slow: assist with relaxation

Question 14

What is the direction of rhythmic movement?

Answer 14

Movement of the whole limb

Question 15

What are some physiological benefits of massage?

Answer 15

• increased blood and lymph flow (removal of wastes, increased nutrient flow, stimulation of healing)
• resolution of chronic oedema
• increased extensibility of soft tissues
• pain relief
• facilitates muscle activity
• stimulate autonomic function
• promotion of local and general relaxation

Question 16

What are some psychological benefits of massage?

Answer 16

• relaxation
• pain relief
• general feeling of well-being
• anxiety/stress relief
• stimulation/invigoration

Question 17

What is a contraindication?

Answer 17

Any condition or circumstance where the use of a specific treatment is not advised because it could harm the patient. Risk of adverse result outweighs the benefits

Question 18

What are the two types of contraindication?

Answer 18

Regional/relative: condition which makes massage somewhat inadvisable but does not rule it out. Massage may not be performed on a specific area but may be performed on other areas

General//absolute: a condition where treatment is absolutely inadvisable

Question 19

What is precaution?

Answer 19

any condition that increases the chances of an adverse outcome, where extra care needs to be taken in advance to prevent an adverse outcome

Question 20

What are some examples of contraindications?

Answer 20

cancer, fever, acute infections, open wounds, recent burns, sores

Question 21

What are some examples of precautions?

Answer 21

Allergies (ie to massage oil), areas of absent/altered sensation, presence of pins/staples, DVT, pregnancy, heart/kidney failure, agitated state, patients on blood-thinning medication, early post-surgical patients

Question 22

What are endangerment sites?

Answer 22

Areas where nerves and blood vessels are superficial or not protected by muscle, fat or connective tissue

Question 23

What are examples of endangerment sites?

Answer 23

• anterior and posterior neck triangles
• armpit
• medial and lateral epicondyles of humerous
• kidney region (posterior)
• femoral triangle
• axilia, cubital fossa, popleteal fossa
• abdomen

Question 24

What is an example of an impairment?

Answer 24

Problems with body structure or function

Question 25

What is an activity limitation?

Answer 25

Difficulties executing activities

Question 26

What are participation restrictions?

Answer 26

Restrictions involving life situations such as work and recreation

Question 27

Why is patient positioning important?

Answer 27

For therapy, function in the environment, increasing function and to prevent complications.

Question 28

What are 7 goals of patient positioning?

Answer 28

- patient comfort - skin integrity - musculoskeletal integrity - neuromuscular integrity - cardiovascular and pulmonary integrity - provide patient access to the environment - provide proper positioning for specific interventions

Question 29

What are some mechanical benefits of massage?

Answer 29

``` MOBILISATION OF: -skin and subcutaneous tissue -muscle fibres and muscle groups -tendons and sheaths -scar tissue and adhesions MOVEMENT OF: -lymph -venous blood -sputum -oedema -haematoma ```