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36 Cards in this Set
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define technique
STROKING |
lightest technique
no pressure applied using palmer or dorsal surface of hand in any direction |
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mechanical effect
STROKING |
generally none
skin reponds to touch |
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reflex effect
STROKING |
client feels cared for
soothing / relaxing |
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chemical effect
STROKING |
NONE
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an indication for
STROKING |
introduction to the
therapist touch |
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contraindication
STROKING |
open, contagious sores
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define technique
EFFLEURAGE |
transitional stroke towards the heart using palmer surface - molding to the contour of clients body
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mechanical effect
EFFLEURAGE |
increase venous and
lymphatic flow |
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reflex effect
EFFLEURAGE |
reduces swelling
increases blood circulation |
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chemical effect
EFFLEURAGE |
NONE
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indication for
EFFLEURAGE |
to spread oil
hairy skin pitted edema |
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contraindication for
EFFLEURAGE |
varicose veins
arithritsis (in flare -up ) |
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define
PETRISSAGE |
alternating pressure and relaxation
tissue lifted, pressed, rolled soothing or stimulating |
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mechanical effect
PETRISSAGE |
loose adhesions
stretch scar tissue |
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reflex effect
PETRISSAGE |
soothes or stimulates nerves
"rest and digest" "flight or fight" |
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chemical effect
PETRISSAGE |
stimulates inflammatory response - releases histamines
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indication for
PETRISSAGE |
decreases muscle hypertonicity
relieves constipation |
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contraindication
PETRISSAGE |
atrophied muscles
(could damage the tissue) moderate >severe varicose vein |
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define
TAPOTEMENT |
rapid springy blows with the fingers, hands, or wrists
min 30 seconds |
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mechanical effect
TAPOTEMENT |
loosens mucus
increases circulation stimulation of muscles |
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reflex effect
TAPOTEMENT |
stimulates stomach and abdomen
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chemical effect
TAPOTEMENT |
NONE
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indication
TAPOTEMENT |
runners at a race
respiratory conditions |
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contraindication
TAPOTEMENT |
pregnancy specifically -
kidney, abdomen, & sacrum arthritis |
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define
VIBRATIONS |
static or running vibration with palmer surface
course or fine 30 seconds for effect |
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mechanical effect
VIBRATIONS |
loosens mucus
promotes coughing |
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reflex effect
VIBRATIONS |
reduces flatulance
soothes nerves |
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chemical effect
VIBRATIONS |
NONE
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indication
VIBRATIONS |
respiratory congestion
muscle spasm |
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contraindication
VIBRATIONS |
when any touch is painful
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define
SHAKING & ROCKING |
grasping the body part and shaken fine or course using range of motion
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mechanical effect
SHAKING & ROCKING |
increase range of motion
loosening joint structures |
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refex effect
SHAKING & ROCKING |
stimulates digestive system
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chemical effect
SHAKING & ROCKING |
NONE
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indication
SHAKING & ROCKING |
holding patterns
overall relaxation |
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contraindication
SHAKING & ROCKING |
recent joint or muscle injury
anxious or tense client |
