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51 Cards in this Set
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what are the 2 blood vessels in the arm that friction of the arm works on?
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cephalic
basilic |
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which joint movements do we do at the elbow?
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flexion
extension |
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what is the pathway for digital kneading of the colon?
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ascending, transverse, descending
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what is Zablewdowski's theory
on abdominal kneading? |
it stimulates peristalsis and
breaks up stagnate fecal matter |
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what is Kellogg's theory on abdominal kneading?
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Kellogg thinks that abdominal massage
actually MOVES the fecal matter along |
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how do you get the most profound effects out of vibration?
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with the aid of a proper mechanical device
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what is the biggest physiological effect of vibration?
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stimulation
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according to Kellogg,
how long should you wait after eating a meal to have a massage? |
2 hours
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massage increases both the white blood cells
and the red blood cells within what timeframe? |
within 30 minutes
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According to Winternitz,
the sudden increase in blood corpuscles during a massage is due to what? |
release of cells that were being
held in the SPLEEN and LIVER back into the system |
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what is a physiological effect of percussion?
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stimulation
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what does Kellogg recommend for a sensitive abdomin?
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fomentation
(warm, moist application) |
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what is a contraindication of percussion?
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hyperaesthesia
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what should you ask your client to do
before getting on the table for a massage? |
empty their bladder
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what is the general rule of thumb for abdominal massage?
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GO SLOW
(and knees up) |
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what is one of the contraindications
of massage of the chest? |
mononucleosis
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how do you increase the effects of percussion on a muscle?
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place the muscle in a stretch
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where do you do fist kneading?
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abdomen
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what are the specific effects of massage in muscles?
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provides nutrition
muscle contraction |
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what is another form of beating?
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tapping
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what are 3 distinct processes of heat functions?
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heat production
heat elimination or dissipation heat regulation |
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what joint movements can be done at the ankle?
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inversion / eversion
plantar flexion / dorsiflexion circumduction |
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what is beating of the sacrum beneficial for?
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atony of the bladder
sexual vigor |
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what joint movements can be done at the wrist?
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flexion / extension
adduction / abduction circumduction |
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which type of friction promotes absorption?
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centripetal
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where do we do nerve compression?
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motor points
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which types of percussion are used in hydrotherapy?
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spatting
clapping |
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what are the 3 natural barriers to joint movements?
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anatomical
physiological pathological |
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in percussion, your hand should strike the muscle fibers how?
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transverse to the muscle fibers
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According to Kellogg, how long does it take
for effects of massage to become apparent? |
30 minutes
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what percentage of scoliosis patients are female?
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80%
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what massage procedure is beneficial in treating jaundice?
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superficial kneading
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according to Winternitz, friction of the
skin increases water elimination ____%, and heat dissipation is increased ____%? |
60% (moisture)
95% (heat) |
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According to Kellogg, which procedure is one
of the most VALUABLE massage procedures? |
friction
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According to Kellogg, which
procedure is the most IMPORTANT of all the massage procedures? |
deep kneading
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According to Kellogg, which procedure is one of the most
STIMULATING of all massage procedures? |
vibration
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which type of vibration is the most valuable of ALL the vibratory movements?
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deep vibration
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where did Kellogg apply Palmar Kneading?
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back,
chest, abdomen, gluteals |
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what is a contraindication of vibration?
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morbid growths;
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what does centripetal friction do?
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increase circulation
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what does rapid vibration cause?
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muscle contraction
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this is a form of beating in which the
fingertips alone are employed, it is chiefly used for the head and chest |
tapping
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what are the physiological effects of
firm, deep pressure upon nerve trunks? |
1. produces numbness
2. paralyze the nerve trunk 3. sedative effect |
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where do you do fist kneading?
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abdomen
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which procedure acts more powerfully than
any other in the heat making process? |
kneading
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when should abdominal massage be applied
in cases which undigested food passes too quickly - |
for 1/2 hour
a short time before each meal |
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when should abdominal massage be
applied in cases in which the food remains in the stomach for too long |
within an hour after each meal
or soon after eating |
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a lateral curvature of the spine that involves rotation of the vertebrae
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scoliosis
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an exaggerated concave curve of the spine
most commonly found in the lumbar spine |
lordosis
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an abnormally exaggerated convex curve of the thoracic spine
(sometimes the cervical spine) |
kyphosis
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which abnormal curvature of the spine is also known as swayback?
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lordosis
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