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11 Cards in this Set
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before and after Rx |
visually inspect skin and palpate areas of guarding or nodules to determine effectiveness of soft tissue massage |
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effluerage |
used to begin and end RX used to spread lubricant allow pt to become accustomed to my touch, receive information skin temp, texture, muscle tone. |
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petrissage |
kneading motion increase circulation cellular nutrition can break up adhesions |
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tapotement |
percussion movement rapid alternating stimulating effect increase blood flow and increase muscle tone |
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during massage |
ask pt if experiencing any pain |
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at end of RX |
re-drape subject appropriately |
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pt dignity |
drape appropriately the side you are not treating and protect clothes from cream |
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massage prep |
lotion tongue, depressor towel at least 1 gown if needed pillow |