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38 Cards in this Set
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2 physiologic effects/methods massage can be divided into & who devised these. |
Mechanical & reflexive
Mennell |
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What are the 5 basic areas physiologically effected by massage?
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nervous system
neuroendocrine system circulation connective tissue energy systems |
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In what ways do chronic problems affect the connective tissue?
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tissue & area around it becomes fibrotic
thickens or thins, dries out or becomes waterlogged. |
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What 3 words describe the sympathetic ANS function?
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fight, flight, fear
energy using part of ANS (not sure of answer) |
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What one word describes the parasympathetic function?
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restorative
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What 3 words describe the parasympathetic function?
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restore
relax rest |
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What is the importance of state-dependent memory to the massage therapist?
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client can resolve a past experience that was irresolvable when it occurred.
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How does massage promote the body’s ability to maintain self-regulation and structural and functional balance?
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massage produces feelings of well being/comfort & client is better able to control emotions rather than be controlled by them. sense of internal control sets us at ease.
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efficacy
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produce an effect
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What structure largely controls the A.N.S. and plays an important role in the mind/body connection? |
hypothalamus
it's also a part of the limbic system |
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Name the 3 steps of the G.A.S. |
1 alarm reaction 2 resistance reaction 3 exhaustion reaction |
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alarm reaction = |
fight or flight |
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resistance reaction = |
allows body to keep fighting a stressor long after the effects of the alarm reaction have dissipated. |
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exhaustion reaction = |
occurs if the stress response continues without releif |
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G.A.S. |
General Adaptation Syndrome
Named by Selye |
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The body/mind link is best understood where? (which system & subsystem) |
ANS (autonomic nervous system) |
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How does massage interact with the powerful mind/body phenomenon?
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altered state of consciousness is achieved during massage sessions maintained for at least 15 minutes. |
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Resonance |
therapist & client are in sync |
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Resonance on a cellular level |
Body rhythms are affected by biologic oscillators.
The body rhythms of the therapist affect that of the client and vice versa. |
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??What type of massage methods help dissipate sympathetic stress hormones (sympathoadrenal response), allowing the system to reestablish homeostasis? |
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Which part of the nervous system does massage initially stimulate? |
sympathetic arousal |
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What stimulates the G.T.O.? |
tension |
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What is the muscle reaction to stimulus of the G.T.O.? |
it relaxes |
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What are reflexes? |
involuntary response to stimulus |
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Why are reflexes important to the understanding of why massage works?
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Causes change that calls upon the body to restore homeostasis
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What are the main 2 types of reflexes? |
somatic - skeletal muscles autonomic nervous - smooth muscles (cardiac) |
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The stretch, tendon, flexor/withdrawal and crossed extensor are all what type of reflex? |
somatic |
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What is the most common massage technique used to stimulate the tendon reflex? |
postisometric relaxation: increases tension at the tendon. Reciprocal innervation = when one muscle contracts, it's opposing muscle group inhibits. |
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Which somatic reflex takes priority over all other reflex activity occurring at the same time?
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withdrawal
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Two divisions of the peripheral nervous system |
autonomic (involuntary) somatic (voluntary) |
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neurotransmitters |
chemical in the synapse of the nerve |
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Define the body/mind interaction.
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Psychologic factors contribute to physical disorders and physical diseases contribute to mood.
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Flexor reflex/withdrawal reflex |
Type of somatic reflex.
Quickly withdraw from dangerous stimulus. |
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body's normal reflexive response to injury |
splint or guard area |
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Describe the stretch reflex
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Muscle spindles sense stretching and activate contraction.
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Describe the tendon reflex
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muscle contraction triggers muscle relaxation
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Describe the flexor/withdrawal reflex |
movement away from stimulus (hot stove) polysynaptic reflex arc |
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Describe the crossed extensor reflex |
involved in staying balanced (ie. while tripping) gait reflexes polysynaptic reflex arc |
