Basis Of Massage PDF

TOPIC 5: BASIS OF MASSAGE Massage Therapy Application of the different classic massage maneuvers with therapeutic purposes. Massage Techniques Superficial reflex techniques (skin; reflex effects) Superficial fluid techniques (skin, superficial fascia, subcutaneous tissue, deep fascia; mechanical eff...

TOPIC 5: BASIS OF MASSAGE Massage Therapy Application of the different classic massage maneuvers with therapeutic purposes. Massage Techniques Superficial reflex techniques (skin; reflex effects) Superficial fluid techniques (skin, superficial fascia, subcutaneous tissue, deep fascia; mechanical effects) Neuromuscular techniques (muscles, connective tissue hydration, lymphatic return; mechanical + complex reflex effects) Connective tissue techniques (connective tissue; mechanical effects - hydration, extensibility & modeling) Passive movement techniques (tissue+joints, wide-ranging effects on fluid flow) Percussive techniques (tissues depending on the force applied; reflex NM effects + mechanical effects) Intelligent touch Attention ② Focus the awareness on selected aspects of the sensory field. Concentration Constantly analyze and organize all the information obtained. Discrimination Therapist’s ability to distinguish fine gradations of sensory information Identification (texture) Distinguish between different structures and healthy and dysfunctional tissue states Inquiry Ask yourself … What is it? How does it feel related to the patient’s history? How does it fit within the symptoms? How does it feel when compared contralaterally? Intention Aim of using massage techs, to normalise the tissue and body Therapists’ Psychological preparation for treatment Burnout Prevention Burnout Syndrome: “Exhaustion + loss of interest in work and personal life that can result from chronic stress. Pts often miss warning signs of chronic stress… Common signs of chronic stress 2. 1. 3. > - * O * Stress busters Main strategy —> decrease levels of destructive stress and maintain healthy levels of “good stress” Using STRESS BUSTERS, activities that can be used to control stress levels We can use: Personal support (keep in contact with others lifeforms) Spiritual (sense of direction) Organizational (build structure to personal life) Physical (aerobic ex. —> endorphins secretion) Emotional (acknowledge & express your emotions) Mental (portable and price; available anytime) Diversionary (take a break —> get a fresh perspective) I Considerations Patient-Physiotherapist Relationship Neither too formal nor too warm. Support your communication in the health professional field. Appropriate terminology when referring to condition and treatment. Empathy and Active listening. Transference and Countertransference Unconscious process involving arousal of the patient’s/PT’s past unresolved conflicts and transferring them to the PT/ patient. The patient/PT begins to see pT/patient in a personal instead of a professional perspective. Drift to the appropriate professional BE AWARE OF HIS PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE. Tools Hands “Are individual’s second brain” Correct using: -Warm, relaxed, well adapted —> Optimal palpation —> Effect transmission. -“Ask for permission” —> Respect the tissue and the patient. -Always maintain the touch Pressure with your body weight! Patient’s posture Prone For treating dorsal areas Uncomfortable for the face/neck region Wedges and pillows —> Under ankles and abdomen Supine Face to face Promotes active participation Wedges and pillows —> under knee Lateral decubitus For treating the flanks Stabilization —> Pillow between both lower limbs, upper arm and craniocervical region Sitting position For treatment of forearms and hands Everytime the patient is not able to be in any other position.