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| Further toward the back of the body. |
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| A structure of the arm or leg that is further away from the trunk |
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| Further toward the front of the body. Ventral: abdominal side. |
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| A structure closer to the head |
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| A structure closer to the feet. Caudal (in animals): closer to tail. |
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| A structure closer to the body's surface |
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| A structure of the arm or leg that is closer to the trunk |
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| Closer to the midline of the body |
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| Further away from the midline of the body |
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| A structure deep in the body |
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| Beak-like structure in the front of head or brain that projects forward. |
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| A movement that moves a limb laterally away from the midline |
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| A limb at the shoulder or hip turns in toward the midline |
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| A limb at the shoulder or hip swings away from the midline |
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| A movement bringing the radius and ulna parallel to one another |
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| Ankle movement stepping on the car's gas pedal |
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| A combination of flexion, extension, adduction and abduction |
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| When the head or vertebral column bend laterally to the side |
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| A movement of the head and vertebral column along the transverse plane |
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| A movement that bends a joint or brings the bones closer together |
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| Ankle movement letting off the car's gas pedal |
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| A movement that straightens or opens a joint |
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| A movement that brings a limb medially toward the body's midline |
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| A movement when the radius crosses over the ulna |
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| Midline: divides the head and torso into left and right halves. |
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| Divides the body into unequal left and right parts, parallel to the median plane |
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| Divides the body into front and back |
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| Divides the body into top and bottom parts (cross-sections). |
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| Extending a joint to its full range of motion |
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Skin, nails, hair, sense receptors, sweat glands, oil glands
Protection of skeleton, heat regulation |
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Bones and ligaments
Support, mineral storage, protection, blood formation |
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Brain, spinal cord, nerves
Communication, integration, control |
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Thyroid, parathyroid, hypothalamus, pituitary, pancreas, adrenals
Hormone secretion, communication, integration and control |
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| Cardiovascular/Circulatory system |
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Heart, veins, arteries, capillaries
Oxygenation, nutrient-rich (and hormones) blood supply to tissues of the body
Removes nitrates from blood |
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Kidneys, bladder, urethra, ureters
Water balance, waste elimination, electrolyte balance, acid-base balance |
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Thymus, MALT (Mucosa-associated Lymphoid Tissue), bone marrow
Defense against microorganisms |
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Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
Gas exchange in the lungs |
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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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Interstitial tissue, cisterna chyli, nodes, ducts, vessels, thoracic duct, subclavian arches
Transport dead cells, lipids, lymphocytes |
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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 |
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Lighting
Music
Heating pad for table
Aromatherapy
Center and ground ourselves
Customize massage to the client
Ensure correct table height |
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| 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? |
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| Deep muscle therapeutic massage with some acupressure and reflexology |
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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 |
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- 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 |
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- 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 |
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- Medications - pay attention to stimulants/depressions
- Allergies?
- Right - or left-handed?
- Bruises or skin conditions? |
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| Intake form questions - routine |
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| Explain routine. Areas to focus on/avoid? |
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- 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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| Minor - parent must be in room with them. Obliged to report any abuse (minors or elderly) |
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- 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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| Mid-19th century. Hebrew: mashesh, Greek masso and massin, Latin: massa, Arabic: mass'h, Sanskrit: makeh and French: masser |
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| 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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Established in China, spread to Japan.
Classic scripture of traditional Chinese medicine: Nei-Ching |
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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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| 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 |
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| Proponent of massage - e.g. friction after dislocated shoulder |
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| Early 19th century - authors advocating and developing massage. |
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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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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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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 |
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| De Arte Gymnastica (1569) |
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Gliding.
One-handed (ironing, circular)
Two-handed (heart, circular)
Alternate hand (raking, circular - sun-moon) |
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| Kneading - one-handed, two-handed (praying hands, ocean waves, fulling/broadening, alternate hand, skin rolling) |
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| Superficial warming (heat rub, sawing, towel friction), rolling, wringing, cross-fiber, chucking (parallel friction), circular |
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| Percussion - tapping, pincement, hacking, cupping, pounding, clapping, diffused |
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| Shaking - fine, jostling (coarse, fluffing), rocking |
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| Massage therapist's posture |
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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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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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