Massage Therapy: Medical vs. Orthopedic
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Which type of massage is often used for managing specific diagnosed medical conditions or symptoms like chronic pain and injury rehabilitation?

  • Swedish massage
  • Lymphatic drainage
  • Medical massage (correct)
  • Deep tissue massage

    • What are the goals of medical massage?

  • Promoting relaxation and overall well-being
  • Managing specific diagnosed medical conditions
  • Enhancing lymphatic function
  • Decreasing pain and restoring range of motion (correct)

    • What is the primary focus of orthopedic massage?

  • Addressing musculoskeletal issues contributing to pain or limited mobility (correct)
  • Enhancing lymphatic function
  • Managing specific diagnosed medical conditions
  • Promoting relaxation and overall well-being

    • Which type of massage focuses on promoting relaxation, alleviating pain, and improving physical function?

    <p>Swedish massage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes medical massage from orthopedic massage?

    <p>The primary health conditions addressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does orthopedic massage primarily focus on?

    <p>Musculoskeletal issues contributing to pain or limited mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the effects of massage therapy on the circulatory system?

    <p>Release of vasodilators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does massage therapy affect the venous and lymphatic flow?

    <p>Facilitates forward movement and reduces stagnation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does massage therapy have on the blood?

    <p>Increases RBCs, WBCs, and platelets counts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does massage therapy contribute to restoring arterial flow?

    <p>Promotes the forward movement of lymph and blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physiological effect on the circulatory system is a result of massage therapy's mechanical action?

    <p>Stimulation of smooth muscles in vessel walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does massage therapy influence the functioning of different physiological systems and processes?

    <p>Through therapeutic touch, pressure, and techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event induced by massage therapy helps in increasing arterial blood flow?

    <p>Release of vasodilators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does massage therapy impact the movement of venous and lymphatic flow?

    <p>Facilitates forward movement and reduces stagnation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the events induced by massage therapy that aids in increasing arterial blood flow?

    <p>Activation of axon reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does massage therapy impact the blood composition?

    <p>Increases RBCs, WBCs, and platelets counts in circulating blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

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