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Massage Intro - Week 1 Flashcards

1
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What is petrissage?

A

To knead or press

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What is the purpose of petrissage?

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Mobilise skin, muscle and connective tissue

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3
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What is the direction of petrissage?

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Parallel to muscle fibres

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4
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What is tapotement?

A

To drum or pat

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What is the purpose of tapotement?

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To stimulate the individual/muscle tissue

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6
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What is the direction of tapotement?

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Vertical, rebound

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7
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What is compression?

A

Acupressure/trigger point

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8
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What is the purpose of compression?

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To squeeze tissues and stimulate trigger points

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What is the direction of compression?

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Vertical compressing

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10
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What is the purpose of frictions?

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To mobilise connective tissue/adhesions

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11
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What is the direction of frictions?

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

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12
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What is rhythmic movement?

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Shaking or rocking

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13
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What is the purpose of rhythmic movement?

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

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14
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What is the direction of rhythmic movement?

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Movement of the whole limb

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15
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What are some physiological benefits of massage?

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  • 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
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16
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What are some psychological benefits of massage?

A
  • relaxation
  • pain relief
  • general feeling of well-being
  • anxiety/stress relief
  • stimulation/invigoration
17
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What is a contraindication?

A

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

18
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What are the two types of contraindication?

A

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

19
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What is precaution?

A

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

20
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What are some examples of contraindications?

A

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

21
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What are some examples of precautions?

A

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

22
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What are endangerment sites?

A

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

23
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What are examples of endangerment sites?

A
  • anterior and posterior neck triangles
  • armpit
  • medial and lateral epicondyles of humerous
  • kidney region (posterior)
  • femoral triangle
  • axilia, cubital fossa, popleteal fossa
  • abdomen
24
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What is an example of an impairment?

A

Problems with body structure or function

25
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What is an activity limitation?

A

Difficulties executing activities

26
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What are participation restrictions?

A

Restrictions involving life situations such as work and recreation

27
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Why is patient positioning important?

A

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

28
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What are 7 goals of patient positioning?

A
  • patient comfort
  • skin integrity
  • musculoskeletal integrity
  • neuromuscular integrity
  • cardiovascular and pulmonary integrity
  • provide patient access to the environment
  • provide proper positioning for specific interventions
29
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What are some mechanical benefits of massage?

A 
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

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