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Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for massage?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for massage?
What is the primary purpose of effleurage in massage therapy?
What is the primary purpose of effleurage in massage therapy?
What is the purpose of cross friction massage?
What is the purpose of cross friction massage?
Which area is considered an endangerment site in massage therapy?
Which area is considered an endangerment site in massage therapy?
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What characterizes a latent trigger point?
What characterizes a latent trigger point?
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How should massage frequency and duration be adjusted for acute conditions?
How should massage frequency and duration be adjusted for acute conditions?
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What technique is used to stimulate movement of lymph fluid?
What technique is used to stimulate movement of lymph fluid?
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Which stroke is characterized by beating or clapping in massage therapy?
Which stroke is characterized by beating or clapping in massage therapy?
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Match the type of massage stroke with its description:
Match the type of massage stroke with its description:
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Match the benefit of massage with its description:
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Match the contraindication with its explanation:
Match the contraindication with its explanation:
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Match the trigger point type with its characteristic:
Match the trigger point type with its characteristic:
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Match the lymphatic vessel with its description:
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Match the massage technique with its purpose:
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Match the muscle area with the associated referred pain:
Match the muscle area with the associated referred pain:
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Match the type of massage therapy with its technique:
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Congestive heart failure is a contraindication for massage.
Congestive heart failure is a contraindication for massage.
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The purpose of effleurage is to create a kneading effect on the muscles.
The purpose of effleurage is to create a kneading effect on the muscles.
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Trigger points can lead to decreased muscle flexibility.
Trigger points can lead to decreased muscle flexibility.
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Tapotement is characterized by smooth gliding strokes in massage therapy.
Tapotement is characterized by smooth gliding strokes in massage therapy.
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage uses gentle pressure to help move lymph fluid.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage uses gentle pressure to help move lymph fluid.
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The xiphoid process is considered an endangerment site in massage therapy.
The xiphoid process is considered an endangerment site in massage therapy.
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Cross friction massage is intended to facilitate the formation of adherent scars.
Cross friction massage is intended to facilitate the formation of adherent scars.
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Latent trigger points are easily identified at rest.
Latent trigger points are easily identified at rest.
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Study Notes
Soft Tissue Mobilization - Massage
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Indications, Contraindications, and Benefits:
- Contraindications: congestive heart failure, kidney disease, serious illness, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), endangerment sites.
- Benefits: decreased pain, increased circulation, decreased muscle spasms, increased muscle flexibility, improved overall mobility.
- Endangerment Sites: anterior neck, eyes, trachea, xiphoid process, axilla, kidneys, umbilicus, vertebral column, elbow, inguinial area, popliteal fossa, major veins in the extremities.
Strokes for Stroke Recovery
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Purpose and Description: Effleurage, Petrissage, and Tapotement are used to treat and assess the affected area.
- Effleurage: Gliding stroke used to begin and end a massage; also assesses and treats an area.
- Petrissage: Kneading manipulation of tissue.
- Tapotement: Beating or clapping to facilitate soft tissue.
Swedish, Trigger Point, & Transverse Friction Massage
- Purpose and Technique Swedish Massage: General relaxation and increased circulation.
- Purpose and Technique of Trigger Point Massage: Addresses trigger points (muscle knots) to relieve referred pain and improve flexibility.
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Purpose and Technique of Transverse Friction (Cross Friction) Massage: Maintains mobility in ligaments, tendons, and muscles, preventing scar tissue formation by realigning fibers and increasing circulation.
- Duration and Frequency: Up to 10 minutes for acute cases, every other day, followed by pain-free eccentric loading to realign fibers.
Trigger Points and Referred Pain
- Trigger Points: Areas of increased sensitivity in muscles, felt as knots or taut bands. Pain is reproduced with pressure, and circulation is decreased due to sustained contractions. Trigger points negatively affect muscle flexibility.
- Active vs. Latent Trigger Points: Active trigger points are evident at rest, while latent trigger points are not evident unless stimulated by palpation.
- Referred Pain: Pain experienced in areas away from the actual trigger point, e.g., upper trap, levator scapulae, sternocleidomastoid.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Technique: Gentle pressure stretches subcutaneous fat to stimulate lymph fluid movement.
- Materials: Compression garments are subsequently used during exercise, preventing post-massage swelling.
- Lymphatic Vessels: Right lymphatic duct, right subclavian vein, thoracic duct, left subclavian vein.
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Explore the key concepts of soft tissue mobilization, including indications, contraindications, and benefits. Understand various massage techniques like effleurage, petrissage, and tapotement, and their roles in stroke recovery. This quiz will test your knowledge on important principles and practices in massage therapy.
