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Langhorne School of Body Therapies Midterm
Massage therapy
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04/07/2014

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Posterior, dorsal
Definition
Further toward the back of the body.
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Distal
Definition
A structure of the arm or leg that is further away from the trunk
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Anterior, ventral
Definition
Further toward the front of the body. Ventral: abdominal side.
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Superior, cranial
Definition
A structure closer to the head
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Inferior, caudal
Definition
A structure closer to the feet. Caudal (in animals): closer to tail.
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Superficial
Definition
A structure closer to the body's surface
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Proximal
Definition
A structure of the arm or leg that is closer to the trunk
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Medial
Definition
Closer to the midline of the body
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Lateral
Definition
Further away from the midline of the body
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Deep
Definition
A structure deep in the body
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Contralateral
Definition
On the opposite side
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Rostral
Definition
Beak-like structure in the front of head or brain that projects forward.
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Ipsilateral
Definition
On the same side
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Abduction
Definition
A movement that moves a limb laterally away from the midline
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Medial rotation
Definition
A limb at the shoulder or hip turns in toward the midline
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Lateral rotation
Definition
A limb at the shoulder or hip swings away from the midline
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Supination
Definition
A movement bringing the radius and ulna parallel to one another
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Plantar flexion
Definition
Ankle movement stepping on the car's gas pedal
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Circumduction
Definition
A combination of flexion, extension, adduction and abduction
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Lateral flexion
Definition
When the head or vertebral column bend laterally to the side
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Rotation
Definition
A movement of the head and vertebral column along the transverse plane
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Flexion
Definition
A movement that bends a joint or brings the bones closer together
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Dorsiflexion
Definition
Ankle movement letting off the car's gas pedal
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Extension
Definition
A movement that straightens or opens a joint
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Adduction
Definition
A movement that brings a limb medially toward the body's midline
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Pronation
Definition
A movement when the radius crosses over the ulna
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Median plane
Definition
Midline: divides the head and torso into left and right halves.
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Sagittal plane
Definition
Divides the body into unequal left and right parts, parallel to the median plane
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Coronal/frontal plane
Definition
Divides the body into front and back
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Transverse/Cross plane
Definition
Divides the body into top and bottom parts (cross-sections).
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Traction
Definition
Extending a joint to its full range of motion
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Integumentary system
Definition
Skin, nails, hair, sense receptors, sweat glands, oil glands

Protection of skeleton, heat regulation
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Skeletal system
Definition
Bones and ligaments

Support, mineral storage, protection, blood formation
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Muscular system
Definition
Muscles

Movement
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Nervous system
Definition
Brain, spinal cord, nerves

Communication, integration, control
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Endocrine system
Definition
Thyroid, parathyroid, hypothalamus, pituitary, pancreas, adrenals

Hormone secretion, communication, integration and control
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Cardiovascular/Circulatory system
Definition
Heart, veins, arteries, capillaries

Oxygenation, nutrient-rich (and hormones) blood supply to tissues of the body
Removes nitrates from blood
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Urinary system
Definition
Kidneys, bladder, urethra, ureters

Water balance, waste elimination, electrolyte balance, acid-base balance
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Immune (lymphoid) system
Definition
Thymus, MALT (Mucosa-associated Lymphoid Tissue), bone marrow

Defense against microorganisms
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Respiratory system
Definition
Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs

Gas exchange in the lungs
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Reproductive system
Definition
Gonads (penis and vagina), ovaries, testes, breasts, uterus

Species survival, ovum and sperm production, fertilization, hormone production, development and nourishment of offspring
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Lymphatic system
Definition
Interstitial tissue, cisterna chyli, nodes, ducts, vessels, thoracic duct, subclavian arches

Transport dead cells, lipids, lymphocytes
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Digestive system
Definition
Esophagus, small intestine, large intestine, mouth, stomach

Digestion of food, absorption of nutrients
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Things we can do to enhance the massage experience for the client
Definition
Lighting
Music
Heating pad for table
Aromatherapy
Center and ground ourselves
Customize massage to the client
Ensure correct table height
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What is massage?
Definition
Massage is the intentional and systematic manipulation of the soft tissue of the body to enhance health and healing
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What kind of massage do we do?
Definition
Deep muscle therapeutic massage with some acupressure and reflexology
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Benefits of massage (6)
Definition
Increases blood circulation
Increases lymph drainage
Increases skin performance

Stimulates the receptors in the skin
Stimulates the reflex points of the body
Stretches soft tissue

Wellbeing, healing, relaxation
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Intake form questions about massage
Definition
- Have you ever had a massage?
- What did you like?
- What didn't you like?
- Reason for coming today

Intake form/treatment planning to customize client therapeutic goals
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Intake form questions: medical
Definition
- Serious injuries?
- Hospitalized?
- Surgeries? - pay attention to discomfort or problems/joint replacement - metal staples/plates - painful/decreased mobility
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Intake form questions - medications
Definition
- Medications - pay attention to stimulants/depressions
- Allergies?
- Right - or left-handed?
- Bruises or skin conditions?
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Intake form questions - routine
Definition
Explain routine. Areas to focus on/avoid?
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Intake form - undress
Definition
- Undress to comfort level
- Remove all jewelry
- Position on table
- Covered at all times, except for area working on
- Nowhere near genitals

Return to room and ask client if any questions as place bolsters and towel.
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If client under 18?
Definition
Minor - parent must be in room with them. Obliged to report any abuse (minors or elderly)
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Good grooming
Definition
- Short nails, wash hands
- Hair tied back
- No hand or dangling neck jewelry
_ No perfume, lotions or body oils on therapist
- Use breath mint, no smoking
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History of term massage
Definition
Mid-19th century. Hebrew: mashesh, Greek masso and massin, Latin: massa, Arabic: mass'h, Sanskrit: makeh and French: masser
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Amma
Definition
Original massage technique. Precursor to all other therapies - manual and energetic. Developed by Chinese, the first to train and employ blind massage therapists.
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Massage (first recorded)
Definition
First records: 3000 BC
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6th Century AD
Definition
Established in China, spread to Japan.
Classic scripture of traditional Chinese medicine: Nei-Ching
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Shiatsu
Definition
Evolved from amma to Japanese massage. Meaning: finger pressure. Shiatsu first coined in early 19th century.

Based on same TCM concepts as acupuncture: meridians (energy flows). Unblocking them to release pain and discomfort.

Instead of needles, shiatsu uses fingers, thumbs, forearms elbows, knees and feet to balance energy flow.

Generally on each channel or at specific channel openings (tsubo).
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Other Asian cultures
Definition
India - more than 3000 years. Probably from China, integral part of Hindu tradition - sacred practice of Ayurveda (c. 1800 BC) - code of life - rebirth, renunciation, salvation, soul, purpose of life, maintenance of mental health, prevention and treatment of diseases.
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Hippocrates, father of modern Western medicine
Definition
Proponent of massage - e.g. friction after dislocated shoulder
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Era of modern massage
Definition
Early 19th century - authors advocating and developing massage.
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Pehr Henrik Ling
Definition
Father of Swedish massage
Swedish gymnastics - developed into physical therapy, which later became a separate profession. Therapy - influence movement to overcome discomfort due to abnormal conditions.

Active - performed by patient
Passive - patient movements performed by therapist (stretching, joint mobilization)
Duplicated movements - active, assisted movements. Performed by patient with cooperation of therapist. Active resistive movements (therapist opposes patient's movements).
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Dutch Johann Mezger
Definition
Made massage fundamental component of physical rehab.
Introduced French terms to massage - French translated several Chinese massage books and French international language in 19th century.

Led to inclusion of massage in science of medicine.
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Early 20th century
Definition
1894: (GB) Society of Trained Masseuses - standardization and professionalization of trade - curriculum, accredited massage schools, qualified instructors. Board certification.

1920: Merger with Institute of Massage and Remedial Exercise - physician referrals. Certification
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First sports medicine book
Definition
De Arte Gymnastica (1569)
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Effleurage
Definition
Gliding.
One-handed (ironing, circular)
Two-handed (heart, circular)
Alternate hand (raking, circular - sun-moon)
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Pétrissage
Definition
Kneading - one-handed, two-handed (praying hands, ocean waves, fulling/broadening, alternate hand, skin rolling)
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Friction
Definition
Superficial warming (heat rub, sawing, towel friction), rolling, wringing, cross-fiber, chucking (parallel friction), circular
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Compression
Definition
One- and two-handed
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Tapotement
Definition
Percussion - tapping, pincement, hacking, cupping, pounding, clapping, diffused
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Vibration
Definition
Shaking - fine, jostling (coarse, fluffing), rocking
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Massage therapist's posture
Definition
Tai chi stance
Don't bend at waist
Straight wrist
Hands in line with body
The massage therapist who moves doesn't get injured
Table height - at height of knuckles
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Contraindications
Definition
Local contraindication - e.g. gout, no massage is performed on the affected area
Total contraindication - no massage is performed at all, e.g. fever - increases circulation and could worsen the condition
Medical contraindication - only with doctor's note
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