Massage Techniques: Effleurage, Petrissage, Tapotement

compression, tension (stretch), shearing, bending, twisting, connective tissue pliability, increase joint mobility/flexibility, muscle relaxation, trigger point relief

improve sleep patterns, improve venous & lymphatic return, increase body awareness, increase tissue fatigue threshold, increase superficial circulation, neuro-gating of pain, stimulation of sensory receptors in the skin

<p>identify impairments, structures, temperature &amp; phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>adhesion/scarring, abnormal muscle resting tension, swelling, edema, joint effusion, lymphedema, impaired connective tissue integrity, impaired joint integrity, impaired muscle integrity, impaired muscle performance, impaired joint mobility, impaired sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>acute inflammation, fever/infection, open wounds/broken skin, hemophilia, sepsis, undiagnosed lump, area of altered sensation, acute neuritis, local skin irritation, intoxicated, history of aneurysms, phlebitis/thrombophlebitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>fractures (can cause fat embolism), acute disc herniation, recent abortion/vaginal birth, osteoporosis, CHF, psychiatric issues, spasticity/rigidity, prone to contusions, rheumatoid arthritis, pitting edema (unless specifically treated)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>armpit, groin, umbilical, back of knees, kidney, cubital (elbow) front &amp; back, neck, eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>superficial gliding technique performed with light pressure in the direction of vascular/lymphatic flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to increase venous &amp; lymphatic return, start massage, provide a break in between deep tissue and aggressive massage, desensitize hypersensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>increased circulation (venous &amp; lymph return), sedation, reduced perception of pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>sliding (3 types: palm, finger, forearm), shingling, knuckling, bilateral tree stroke, three count stroke, horizontal hybrid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>movement that lifts, wrings, or squeezes soft tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>kneading, pressing or rolling motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>circular, alternate finger to thumb, two-hand kneading, one-hand kneading, alternate kneading, skin rolling</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>mild local soreness during 24-48 hour period</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>warm bath, moist heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>use little as you can - avoid pinching</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>tone, spasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>muscle resting tension, range of motion (ROM), tissue extensibility, relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>consists of brisk percussive movements in a rapid, rhythmic fashion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>hacking, cupping, quacking, pincement, tapping, rapping, vibration</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>prior to therapy exercises, prior to sporting performance, rib cage rhythmic mobilization, postural drainage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>rib fracture, untreated tension pneumothorax, coronary thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, unstable cardiac conditions, facial spasms, spasm after chest or spine surgery, hemorrhage prone, hypersensitivity, during acute asthma episode, post-exercise cramping, over kidneys, local subacute injury, over bony prominences, around the floating ribs, history of abuse, trigger points, osteopenia patients, local acute injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5-50 cm/second, 2+ minutes, warm up</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1-3 seconds of cycle compression, 10-20+ seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30 seconds - 20 minutes, stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers