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33 Cards in this Set
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Intuition |
Process of reaching accurate conclusions based on inadequate information - direct knowing without conscious reasoning |
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Palpation |
To examine/explore with touching, used usually for assessment |
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Character armor |
Muscular tension caused by suppression of emotion |
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Endangerment site of neck |
Anterior part- carotid artery Larynx Jugular vein |
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4 tissue types |
Connective Epithelial Nervous Muscular |
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Elements of a holistic practitioner (SICKE) |
Skillful Intuitive Caring Knowledgeable Ethical |
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Massage abdomen which way and why |
Clockwise, for assisting peristalsis |
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SOAP |
Subjective Objective Assessment Plan |
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4 major psychological effects of massage |
Mental clarity Reduced anxiety Emotional release General well being |
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How can a LMT work with a client that is in pain? |
-Work carefully (on safe side of clients tolerance -work slowly -guide client to breathe in area of discomfort -establish #s rating system |
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Endangerment site of the fsce |
Eye socket |
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Thixotropy |
A property of CT that becomes more fluid & pliable when mobile and more fluid when it's immobile |
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Fascia |
Loose irregular CT found throughout body surrounding every muscle, nerve, blood vessel & organ |
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3 considerations for work on face |
No or minimal oil Approach face slowly & gently All strokes go upwards (except masseter) Emphasize opening & expanding face Caution with hyper mobile cervical spine Use towel so not to get anything in clients hair |
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How does massage help reduce pain |
Relaxation of muscles(relieving muscle tension) Reduces anxiety Helps release endorphins Can interrupt pain-spasm-pain cycle |
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Endangerment sites of arm |
Axilla Anterior elbow Ulnar nerve |
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3 contraindications for ROM for the neck |
History of stroke Dizziness Atherosclerosis |
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Viscera Viscous (sing.) |
Internal organs within body cavity |
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Emotional release |
Unexpressed emotions held within receivers body that may come to the surface in various forms |
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Strategies to work with client having an emotional release |
Ground yourself Breathe Check in w/ your client- get water, tissues Ask if they're ok and if they'd like you to continue If LMT needs to stop, stop and explain why |
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Endangerment site for abdomen |
Umbilicus |
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How can LMT desexualize massage |
Mindful body contact Establish professional work space Get informed consent when working glutes, abs, pecs Allow privacy Assert, know thyself Establish ethical safety at first contact Maintain professional appearance & behavior Appropriate music Speak clear & clean Proper draping No straying strokes
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what does parasympathetic nervous system activate during massage |
Relaxation response |
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Name the benefits of relaxation response |
Decreased metabolic rate Lower lactate levels Reduces cortisol levels Decreases blood pressure Slows heart rate and breathing Decrease in muscular tension Increase of blood flow to internal organs Decrease of anxiety/ fear Helps you sleep
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1994 |
Legislation becomes effective for massage therapy licensure |
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1982 |
CcMT was authorized by the Connecticut commissioner of education as a private school |
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1992 |
Legislation bill number 71 passed to create licensing for massage therapist in Connecticut |
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Pehr Henrick Ling |
Developed a system of medical gymnastics known as the Swedish movement cure |
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Esalen massage |
A form of massage developed in Big, Sur California in 1962 that focuses on connecting with the inner self and others |
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Johann mezger |
Developed a system of soft tissue manipulation categorized as effleurage petrissage friction tapotement and vibration |
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Human potential movement |
Help reintroduce massage as a valuable health practice in the 1970s |
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John Harvey Kellogg |
Director of Battle Creek Sanitarium and author of "the art of massage" in 1895 |
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Questions to ask client with medical issue |
What meds are you on? What makes you feel better/worse How long have you been affected by it? Did you get the ok from your doctor to receive a massage |
