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1
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Massage: Action

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Kinetic and Friction (mechanical motion - vascular response - decrease edema)

2
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Massage: Results

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Sedation
Blood and Lymph Flow
Decreases Edema
Decreases Blood Pressure
Breaks Adhesions
Trigger Point Cycles
Removes Lactic Acid
3
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Massage: Indications

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Subacute Conditions

4
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Massage: Contraindications

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Acute conditions
Vascular conditions
Local infection or inflammation
Open wounds

5
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Massage: Penetration

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superficial

6
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Effleurage

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Method: Stroking (start and finish 12 per min)
Purpose: Sedate

7
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Petrissage

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Method: Deep Kneading
Purpose: Spasm

8
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Tapotement

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Method: Percussion, Tap, Slap, Cup, Pound, Hack
Purpose: Congestions

9
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Friction (TFM)

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Method: Deep rubbing (2 per sec) POWDER
Purpose: Adhesion (lateral epicondylitis)

10
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Vibration

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Method: Shaking
Purpose: Congestion

11
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Deep Pressure

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Method: Nimmo Acupressure
Purpose: Adhesion, Trigger Points