Passive Care - Massage Flashcards
1
Q
Massage: Action
A
Kinetic and Friction (mechanical motion - vascular response - decrease edema)
2
Q
Massage: Results
A
Sedation Blood and Lymph Flow Decreases Edema Decreases Blood Pressure Breaks Adhesions Trigger Point Cycles Removes Lactic Acid
3
Q
Massage: Indications
A
Subacute Conditions
4
Q
Massage: Contraindications
A
Acute conditions
Vascular conditions
Local infection or inflammation
Open wounds
5
Q
Massage: Penetration
A
superficial
6
Q
Effleurage
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Method: Stroking (start and finish 12 per min)
Purpose: Sedate
7
Q
Petrissage
A
Method: Deep Kneading
Purpose: Spasm
8
Q
Tapotement
A
Method: Percussion, Tap, Slap, Cup, Pound, Hack
Purpose: Congestions
9
Q
Friction (TFM)
A
Method: Deep rubbing (2 per sec) POWDER
Purpose: Adhesion (lateral epicondylitis)
10
Q
Vibration
A
Method: Shaking
Purpose: Congestion
11
Q
Deep Pressure
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Method: Nimmo Acupressure
Purpose: Adhesion, Trigger Points
