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Intro to Massage

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TermDefinition
Hippocrates Greek physician
Hippocrates considered the father of modern Western medicine
massage scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of establishing or maintaining good health and promoting wellness
Pehr Henrik Ling Swedish physiologist & gymnastics instructor, considered the father of Swedish massage, developed his own system of medical gymnastics & exercise, Swedish movements & the Swedish Movement Cure
active, passive & duplicated 3 different types of movements used in Swedish massage
amma Ancient Chinese style of massage regarded as the original massage technique & the precursor to all other therapies-manual & energetic
transference when a client transfers feelings thoughts & behaviors related to a significant person in his or her early life onto the therapist
dual relationships massage therapist having more than one relationship with a client; more than just a therapeutic relationship
countertransference when a massage therapist brings unresolved emotional issues or personal needs into the therapeutic relationship
scope of practive outlines the activities & procedures that can be performed by licensed members of a profession
confidentiality nondisclosure of privileged information; info gathered during self disclosure
code of ethics set of guiding moral principles that members of particular professions are expected to follow
licensure mandatory process in which a license is granted & permission give to perform an activity
certification voluntary process by which a nongovernmental organization gives an individual who possesses certain skills or abilities relevant to a field of practice (not necessarily licensed)
pathogen living biological agent capable of causing disease
disinfection removal of pathogens or their toxins from surfaces by way of a mechanical agent
2 minutes if there is broken skin on hands, arms or elbows, how long should a MT wash
30 seconds how long should a MT wash their hands, arms & elbows
wash hands with soap & water best thing a MT can do to control transmission of diseases
boundaries limits we establish; differentiates between clients & massage therapist; clarifies each persons role in the relationship such as an individuals responsibilities, expectations & limits
modality a type or technique of massage; there are 75 different kinds
self disclosure massage therapist revealing their thoughts, feelings and personal history to the client
aromatherapy use of plant-derived essential oils for therapeutic purposes
supine face up
prone face down
supinate turn from back to top
Good Samaritan Law legally protects people that assist with someone that is injured or medical aid in an emergency situation
shiatsu Japanese method based on the same traditional Chinese medicine concepts as acupuncture; namely energy that flows in the body in streams called channels or meridians
benefits of massage relaxation, increase blood flow, promote sleep, decrease pain
15,000 BC European cave paintings depict what appears to be use of therapeutic touch
Drs George Henry Taylor & Charles Fayette Taylor 2 brothers that introduced the Swedish movement system into the US in 1856
client abuse physical or emotional harm sustained from deliberate acts of the massage therapist
client neglect unintentional physical or emotional harm that the client sustains resulting from insensitivity or lack of knowledge
geriatric refers to someone who is 70 yrs of age or older
intimacy close personal association in which choice, mutuality, reciprocity, trust and delight exist
petrissage lifting soft tissues vertically & then compressing & releasing them: the compression is accomplished by either squeezing or rolling the tissues before releasing, using rhythmic alternating pressures; kneading
sanitation application on measures to promote a healthful disease free environment
sterilization destroys micro organisms by boiling, alcohol, chemicals or gases
professionalism aderence to a set of values & obligations formally agreed codes of conduct & reasonable expectations of clients, colleagues & coworkers
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