Lecture Massage therapy review Passing the NCETMB, NCETM, and MBLEx (2e) Chapter 5 Laura A. Abbott

Chapter 5 Therapeutic massage and bodywork applications. This chapter presents the following content: Areas of competence, effects of massage, methods and techniques of massage, massage techniques and strokes, standard precautions and procedures.

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Chapter 5

Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Applications

Pre-class Assignment

• Review Chapter 5 of

your Massage Therapy

Review book

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Effects of Massage

• Physiological

Effects

• Emotional Effects

• Psychological

Effects

Basic Supine Drapes

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Basic Prone Drapes

Signs and Symptoms of Stress

• Physical

– Headaches – Rapid Breathing – Sweaty Palms – Dry Mouth – Palpitations – Lightheadedness – Stomachaches – Difficulty Concentrating – Sleep Problems

• Emotional

– Insomnia – Depression – Anxiety – Nightmares – Crying Spells – Feelings of

Helplessness

– Lack of Energy

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Signs and Symptoms of Stress,

Cont’d

Boredom

Stress Management Techniques

• Breathing Techniques

• Biofeedback

• Visualization

• Exercise

• Meditation

• Massage

• Acupressure

• Aromatherapy

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Stress Management Techniques,

Cont’d

• Cranio-sacral Therapy

• Hydrotherapy

• Hot Stone Therapy

• Integrative Manual

Therapy

• Manual Lymph

Drainage

Cont’d

• Muscle Energy

Techniques

• Myofascial Release

• Neuromuscular Therapy

• On-Site Chair Massage

• Perinatal Massage

• Reflexology

• Shiatsu Therapy

• Sports Massage

• Swedish Massage

• Thai Massage

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Aromatherapy

• Energizing Aromas

– Eucalyptus – Juniper

– Lemon – Peppermint

Hydrotherapy – Heat

• General Uses

– Promotes Circulation – Relieve Cramps/Spasms – Relieves Stress

• Local Effects

– Vasodilation/Redness – Increase Leukocyte

Migration through Cell Walls

– Muscle Relaxation – Increase Cell

Metabolism

– Local Analgesia

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Hydrotherapy – Heat, Cont’d

• Systemic Effects

– Increase Heart Rate – Increase Nervous

System Stimulation, then Sedation

– Increase Digestive

Process

– Decrease Cellular

Metabolism Internally

• Contraindications

– Inflammation – Circulatory/Heart

Conditions

– Pregnancy – Geriatric Client – Infant

– Cancer – Impaired Nerve

Sensitivity

Hydrotherapy – Cold

• General Uses

– Reduce Inflammation

and Secondary Injury

– Relieve Muscle Spasms – Promote Healing

• Local Effects

– Initial Vasoconstriction – Decrease in Circulation – Decrease in Leukocyte

Migration through Cell Walls

– Decrease Cell

Metabolism

– Muscle Contraction – Numbing Analgesic

Effect

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Hydrotherapy – Cold, Cont’d

• Systemic Effects

– Increase Nervous

System Stimulation, then Sedation

– Initial Increase in Heart

Rate, then Decrease

– Increase in Cellular

Metabolism

• Contraindications

– Circulatory/Heart

Conditions

– Pregnancy – Geriatric Client – Infant

– Cancer – Impaired Nerve

Sensitivity

Massage Strokes and

Techniques

• Holding

– Allows for quiet focus

for both client and therapist

– Allows client to adjust

to being touched and begin relaxation process

– Generally used as initial

or resting position

• Compression

– Pressure into the body

to help spread tissue against underlying structures

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Massage Techniques and Strokes,

Cont’d

• Effleurage

– Helps to warm up the

muscles

– Helps to spread the

lubricant

– Allows client to adjust

to your touch

– Also known as

“gliding”

Massage Techniques and Strokes,

Cont’d

• Petrissage

– Helps to work deeper

tissues

– Because of the above, it

is used after effleurage

– Also known as

“kneading”

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Massage Techniques and Strokes,

Cont’d

• Vibration

– Enhances relaxation – Increases circulation – Relieves pain

– Relieves upper

respiratory tract congestion

– Reduces trigger and

tender point activity

Massage Techniques and Strokes,

Cont’d

• Friction

– Breaks down adhesions – Generally performed

after petrissage so muscles are

appropriately warmed up